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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,221.26, 48,320.28 and 11,155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,221.26, 48,320.28 and 11,155.59 is: 16,729.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,221.26 : 48,320.28 = 11,155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,221.26/48,320.28 = 11,155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,221.26x = 48,320.28 × 11,155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,221.26x = 539,041,232.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,041,232.37/32,221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,729.37

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