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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,191.61, 48,280.37 and 16,379.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,191.61, 48,280.37 and 16,379.87 is: 24,566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,191.61 : 48,280.37 = 16,379.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,191.61/48,280.37 = 16,379.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,191.61x = 48,280.37 × 16,379.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,191.61x = 790,825,860.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,825,860.85/32,191.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,566.21

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