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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,013.27, 48,048.98 and 16,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,013.27, 48,048.98 and 16,229.30 is: 24,358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,013.27 : 48,048.98 = 16,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,013.27/48,048.98 = 16,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,013.27x = 48,048.98 × 16,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,013.27x = 779,800,989.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,800,989.72/32,013.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,358.68

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