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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,007.10, 48,010.65 and 16,455.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,007.10, 48,010.65 and 16,455.10 is: 24,682.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,007.10 : 48,010.65 = 16,455.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,007.10/48,010.65 = 16,455.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,007.10x = 48,010.65 × 16,455.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,007.10x = 790,020,046.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,020,046.82/32,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.65

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