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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.40, 48,009.60 and 16,414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.40, 48,009.60 and 16,414.08 is: 24,621.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.40 : 48,009.60 = 16,414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.40/48,009.60 = 16,414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.40x = 48,009.60 × 16,414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.40x = 788,033,415.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,033,415.17/32,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,621.12

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