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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.28, 48,188.04 and 16,560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.28, 48,188.04 and 16,560.40 is: 24,820.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.28 : 48,188.04 = 16,560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.28/48,188.04 = 16,560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.28x = 48,188.04 × 16,560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.28x = 798,013,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,013,217.62/32,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,820.57

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