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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,035.69, 48,019.31 and 16,252.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,035.69, 48,019.31 and 16,252.33 is: 24,361.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,035.69 : 48,019.31 = 16,252.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,035.69/48,019.31 = 16,252.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,035.69x = 48,019.31 × 16,252.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,035.69x = 780,425,672.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,425,672.49/32,035.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,361.13

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