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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,143.08, 48,214.62 and 16,550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,143.08, 48,214.62 and 16,550.04 is: 24,825.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,143.08 : 48,214.62 = 16,550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,143.08/48,214.62 = 16,550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,143.08x = 48,214.62 × 16,550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,143.08x = 797,953,889.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,953,889.58/32,143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.06

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