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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,161.80, 48,242.70 and 16,415.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,161.80, 48,242.70 and 16,415.40 is: 24,623.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,161.80 : 48,242.70 = 16,415.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,161.80/48,242.70 = 16,415.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,161.80x = 48,242.70 × 16,415.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,161.80x = 791,923,217.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,923,217.58/32,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,623.10

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