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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,029.40, 48,073.43 and 16,245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,029.40, 48,073.43 and 16,245.33 is: 24,382.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,029.40 : 48,073.43 = 16,245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,029.40/48,073.43 = 16,245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,029.40x = 48,073.43 × 16,245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,029.40x = 780,968,653.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,968,653.36/32,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,382.87

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