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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,251.77, 48,363.08 and 16,680.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,251.77, 48,363.08 and 16,680.33 is: 25,012.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,251.77 : 48,363.08 = 16,680.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,251.77/48,363.08 = 16,680.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,251.77x = 48,363.08 × 16,680.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,251.77x = 806,712,050.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,712,050.81/32,251.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,012.95

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