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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.89, 48,773.41 and 11,169.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.89, 48,773.41 and 11,169.73 is: 16,755.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.89 : 48,773.41 = 11,169.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.89/48,773.41 = 11,169.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.89x = 48,773.41 × 11,169.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.89x = 544,785,853.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,785,853.92/32,512.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,755.99

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