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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,029.64, 48,044.46 and 16,437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,029.64, 48,044.46 and 16,437.32 is: 24,655.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,029.64 : 48,044.46 = 16,437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,029.64/48,044.46 = 16,437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,029.64x = 48,044.46 × 16,437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,029.64x = 789,722,163.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,722,163.25/32,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,655.98

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