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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,128.28, 48,167.70 and 16,320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,128.28, 48,167.70 and 16,320.32 is: 24,467.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,128.28 : 48,167.70 = 16,320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,128.28/48,167.70 = 16,320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,128.28x = 48,167.70 × 16,320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,128.28x = 786,112,036.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,112,036.83/32,128.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,467.92

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