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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.83, 48,368.10 and 11,183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.83, 48,368.10 and 11,183.99 is: 16,774.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.83 : 48,368.10 = 11,183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.83/48,368.10 = 11,183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.83x = 48,368.10 × 11,183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.83x = 540,948,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,948,104.88/32,247.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,774.71

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