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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,078.39, 48,106.62 and 16,277.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,078.39, 48,106.62 and 16,277.33 is: 24,410.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,078.39 : 48,106.62 = 16,277.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,078.39/48,106.62 = 16,277.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,078.39x = 48,106.62 × 16,277.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,078.39x = 783,047,088.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,047,088.39/32,078.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,410.43

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