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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,223.60, 48,315.53 and 11,158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,223.60, 48,315.53 and 11,158.74 is: 16,731.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,223.60 : 48,315.53 = 11,158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,223.60/48,315.53 = 11,158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,223.60x = 48,315.53 × 11,158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,223.60x = 539,140,381.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,140,381.44/32,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,731.23

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