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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,228.61, 48,325.71 and 11,163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,228.61, 48,325.71 and 11,163.24 is: 16,738.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,228.61 : 48,325.71 = 11,163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,228.61/48,325.71 = 11,163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,228.61x = 48,325.71 × 11,163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,228.61x = 539,471,498.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,471,498.90/32,228.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,738.90

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