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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,030.40, 48,074.93 and 16,246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,030.40, 48,074.93 and 16,246.33 is: 24,384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,030.40 : 48,074.93 = 16,246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,030.40/48,074.93 = 16,246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,030.40x = 48,074.93 × 16,246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,030.40x = 781,041,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,041,177.51/32,030.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,384.37

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