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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.40, 48,293.10 and 16,640.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.40, 48,293.10 and 16,640.20 is: 24,947.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.40 : 48,293.10 = 16,640.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.40/48,293.10 = 16,640.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.40x = 48,293.10 × 16,640.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.40x = 803,606,842.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,606,842.62/32,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,947.90

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