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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,215.04, 48,310.78 and 11,149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,215.04, 48,310.78 and 11,149.64 is: 16,720.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,215.04 : 48,310.78 = 11,149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,215.04/48,310.78 = 11,149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,215.04x = 48,310.78 × 11,149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,215.04x = 538,647,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,647,805.12/32,215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,720.38

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