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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.30, 48,009.45 and 16,259.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.30, 48,009.45 and 16,259.90 is: 24,389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.30 : 48,009.45 = 16,259.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.30/48,009.45 = 16,259.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.30x = 48,009.45 × 16,259.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.30x = 780,628,856.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,628,856.06/32,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,389.85

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