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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,109.70, 48,164.55 and 16,557.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,109.70, 48,164.55 and 16,557.70 is: 24,836.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,109.70 : 48,164.55 = 16,557.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,109.70/48,164.55 = 16,557.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,109.70x = 48,164.55 × 16,557.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,109.70x = 797,494,169.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,494,169.54/32,109.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,836.55

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