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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.21, 48,042.32 and 16,230.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.21, 48,042.32 and 16,230.78 is: 24,346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.21 : 48,042.32 = 16,230.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.21/48,042.32 = 16,230.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.21x = 48,042.32 × 16,230.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.21x = 779,764,245.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,764,245.46/32,028.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,346.17

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