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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,147.58, 48,228.26 and 16,354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,147.58, 48,228.26 and 16,354.81 is: 24,535.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,147.58 : 48,228.26 = 16,354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,147.58/48,228.26 = 16,354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,147.58x = 48,228.26 × 16,354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,147.58x = 788,764,028.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,764,028.93/32,147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,535.72

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