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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.69, 48,314.09 and 11,165.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.69, 48,314.09 and 11,165.05 is: 16,747.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.69 : 48,314.09 = 11,165.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.69/48,314.09 = 11,165.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.69x = 48,314.09 × 11,165.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.69x = 539,429,174.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,429,174.73/32,209.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,747.42

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