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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,162.55, 48,140.15 and 16,558.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,162.55, 48,140.15 and 16,558.71 is: 24,784.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,162.55 : 48,140.15 = 16,558.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,162.55/48,140.15 = 16,558.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,162.55x = 48,140.15 × 16,558.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,162.55x = 797,138,700.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,138,700.41/32,162.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,784.69

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