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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,149.59, 48,231.27 and 16,356.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,149.59, 48,231.27 and 16,356.81 is: 24,538.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,149.59 : 48,231.27 = 16,356.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,149.59/48,231.27 = 16,356.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,149.59x = 48,231.27 × 16,356.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,149.59x = 788,909,719.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,909,719.45/32,149.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,538.72

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