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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,217.03, 48,313.96 and 11,151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,217.03, 48,313.96 and 11,151.36 is: 16,723.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,217.03 : 48,313.96 = 11,151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,217.03/48,313.96 = 11,151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,217.03x = 48,313.96 × 11,151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,217.03x = 538,766,333.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,766,333.11/32,217.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,723.03

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