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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,218.83, 48,330.41 and 11,160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,218.83, 48,330.41 and 11,160.99 is: 16,742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,218.83 : 48,330.41 = 11,160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,218.83/48,330.41 = 11,160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,218.83x = 48,330.41 × 11,160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,218.83x = 539,415,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,415,166.90/32,218.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,742.23

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