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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,028.54, 48,072.35 and 16,244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,028.54, 48,072.35 and 16,244.65 is: 24,381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,028.54 : 48,072.35 = 16,244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,028.54/48,072.35 = 16,244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,028.54x = 48,072.35 × 16,244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,028.54x = 780,918,419.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,918,419.20/32,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,381.95

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