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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,216.76, 48,313.54 and 11,151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,216.76, 48,313.54 and 11,151.07 is: 16,722.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,216.76 : 48,313.54 = 11,151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,216.76/48,313.54 = 11,151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,216.76x = 48,313.54 × 11,151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,216.76x = 538,747,666.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,747,666.49/32,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,722.59

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