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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,005.64, 48,008.30 and 16,414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,005.64, 48,008.30 and 16,414.60 is: 24,621.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,005.64 : 48,008.30 = 16,414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,005.64/48,008.30 = 16,414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,005.64x = 48,008.30 × 16,414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,005.64x = 788,037,041.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,037,041.18/32,005.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,621.82

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