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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,227.58, 48,329.78 and 11,161.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,227.58, 48,329.78 and 11,161.95 is: 16,738.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,227.58 : 48,329.78 = 11,161.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,227.58/48,329.78 = 11,161.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,227.58x = 48,329.78 × 11,161.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,227.58x = 539,454,392.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,454,392.68/32,227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,738.91

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