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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,205.47, 48,323.66 and 16,623.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,205.47, 48,323.66 and 16,623.09 is: 24,942.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,205.47 : 48,323.66 = 16,623.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,205.47/48,323.66 = 16,623.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,205.47x = 48,323.66 × 16,623.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,205.47x = 803,288,466.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,288,466.19/32,205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,942.61

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