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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,209.25, 48,327.64 and 16,637.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,209.25, 48,327.64 and 16,637.81 is: 24,963.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,209.25 : 48,327.64 = 16,637.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,209.25/48,327.64 = 16,637.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,209.25x = 48,327.64 × 16,637.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,209.25x = 804,065,808.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,065,808.84/32,209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,963.82

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