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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,157.28, 48,197.04 and 16,566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,157.28, 48,197.04 and 16,566.40 is: 24,829.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,157.28 : 48,197.04 = 16,566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,157.28/48,197.04 = 16,566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,157.28x = 48,197.04 × 16,566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,157.28x = 798,451,443.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,451,443.46/32,157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,829.57

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