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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.08, 48,224.50 and 16,352.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.08, 48,224.50 and 16,352.30 is: 24,531.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.08 : 48,224.50 = 16,352.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.08/48,224.50 = 16,352.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.08x = 48,224.50 × 16,352.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.08x = 788,581,571.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,581,571.03/32,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,531.96

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