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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.40, 48,033.58 and 16,430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.40, 48,033.58 and 16,430.08 is: 24,645.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.40 : 48,033.58 = 16,430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.40/48,033.58 = 16,430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.40x = 48,033.58 × 16,430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.40x = 789,195,562.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,195,562.09/32,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,645.11

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