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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.39, 48,198.89 and 16,561.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.39, 48,198.89 and 16,561.21 is: 24,808.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.39 : 48,198.89 = 16,561.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.39/48,198.89 = 16,561.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.39x = 48,198.89 × 16,561.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.39x = 798,231,856.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,231,856.25/32,176.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,808.00

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