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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.33, 48,224.87 and 16,352.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.33, 48,224.87 and 16,352.55 is: 24,532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.33 : 48,224.87 = 16,352.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.33/48,224.87 = 16,352.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.33x = 48,224.87 × 16,352.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.33x = 788,599,597.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,599,597.92/32,145.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,532.32

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