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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,143.83, 48,222.62 and 16,351.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,143.83, 48,222.62 and 16,351.05 is: 24,530.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,143.83 : 48,222.62 = 16,351.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,143.83/48,222.62 = 16,351.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,143.83x = 48,222.62 × 16,351.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,143.83x = 788,490,470.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,490,470.75/32,143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,530.07

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