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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,033.40, 47,977.20 and 16,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,033.40, 47,977.20 and 16,432.80 is: 24,611.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,033.40 : 47,977.20 = 16,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,033.40/47,977.20 = 16,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,033.40x = 47,977.20 × 16,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,033.40x = 788,399,732.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,399,732.16/32,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,611.80

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