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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,175.89, 48,198.13 and 16,560.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,175.89, 48,198.13 and 16,560.71 is: 24,807.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,175.89 : 48,198.13 = 16,560.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,175.89/48,198.13 = 16,560.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,175.89x = 48,198.13 × 16,560.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,175.89x = 798,195,253.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,195,253.47/32,175.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,807.25

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