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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.78, 48,385.52 and 16,676.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.78, 48,385.52 and 16,676.34 is: 25,021.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.78 : 48,385.52 = 16,676.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.78/48,385.52 = 16,676.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.78x = 48,385.52 × 16,676.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.78x = 806,893,274.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,893,274.11/32,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,021.67

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