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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,231.78, 48,327.82 and 11,166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,231.78, 48,327.82 and 11,166.92 is: 16,743.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,231.78 : 48,327.82 = 11,166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,231.78/48,327.82 = 11,166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,231.78x = 48,327.82 × 11,166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,231.78x = 539,672,899.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,672,899.71/32,231.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,743.50

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