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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,215.94, 48,323.46 and 11,171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,215.94, 48,323.46 and 11,171.30 is: 16,756.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,215.94 : 48,323.46 = 11,171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,215.94/48,323.46 = 11,171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,215.94x = 48,323.46 × 11,171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,215.94x = 539,835,868.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,835,868.70/32,215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,756.79

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