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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,018.68, 47,987.62 and 16,227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,018.68, 47,987.62 and 16,227.68 is: 24,321.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,018.68 : 47,987.62 = 16,227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,018.68/47,987.62 = 16,227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,018.68x = 47,987.62 × 16,227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,018.68x = 778,727,741.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,727,741.32/32,018.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,321.04

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