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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.63, 48,361.50 and 11,191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.63, 48,361.50 and 11,191.14 is: 16,780.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.63 : 48,361.50 = 11,191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.63/48,361.50 = 11,191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.63x = 48,361.50 × 11,191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.63x = 541,220,317.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,220,317.11/32,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,780.66

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