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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,251.60, 48,401.40 and 16,661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,251.60, 48,401.40 and 16,661.20 is: 25,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,251.60 : 48,401.40 = 16,661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,251.60/48,401.40 = 16,661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,251.60x = 48,401.40 × 16,661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,251.60x = 806,425,405.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,425,405.68/32,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,004.20

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