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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,226.36, 48,327.95 and 11,160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,226.36, 48,327.95 and 11,160.72 is: 16,737.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,226.36 : 48,327.95 = 11,160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,226.36/48,327.95 = 11,160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,226.36x = 48,327.95 × 11,160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,226.36x = 539,374,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,374,965.60/32,226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,737.08

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