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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,220.33, 48,332.66 and 11,162.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,220.33, 48,332.66 and 11,162.49 is: 16,744.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,220.33 : 48,332.66 = 11,162.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,220.33/48,332.66 = 11,162.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,220.33x = 48,332.66 × 11,162.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,220.33x = 539,512,778.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,512,778.11/32,220.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,744.48

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