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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.27, 48,271.60 and 16,377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.27, 48,271.60 and 16,377.70 is: 24,581.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.27 : 48,271.60 = 16,377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.27/48,271.60 = 16,377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.27x = 48,271.60 × 16,377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.27x = 790,577,783.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,577,783.32/32,161.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,581.67

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