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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.64, 48,021.80 and 16,423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.64, 48,021.80 and 16,423.60 is: 24,635.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.64 : 48,021.80 = 16,423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.64/48,021.80 = 16,423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.64x = 48,021.80 × 16,423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.64x = 788,690,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,690,834.48/32,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,635.32

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