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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,246.58, 48,282.38 and 16,631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,246.58, 48,282.38 and 16,631.40 is: 24,901.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,246.58 : 48,282.38 = 16,631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,246.58/48,282.38 = 16,631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,246.58x = 48,282.38 × 16,631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,246.58x = 803,003,574.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,003,574.73/32,246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,901.98

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