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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,249.59, 48,362.87 and 11,184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,249.59, 48,362.87 and 11,184.02 is: 16,772.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,249.59 : 48,362.87 = 11,184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,249.59/48,362.87 = 11,184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,249.59x = 48,362.87 × 11,184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,249.59x = 540,891,544.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,891,544.89/32,249.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,772.04

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