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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,240.61, 48,363.93 and 11,177.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,240.61, 48,363.93 and 11,177.37 is: 16,767.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,240.61 : 48,363.93 = 11,177.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,240.61/48,363.93 = 11,177.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,240.61x = 48,363.93 × 11,177.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,240.61x = 540,581,540.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,581,540.26/32,240.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,767.10

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