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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.67, 48,370.38 and 16,436.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.67, 48,370.38 and 16,436.07 is: 24,642.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.67 : 48,370.38 = 16,436.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.67/48,370.38 = 16,436.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.67x = 48,370.38 × 16,436.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.67x = 795,018,951.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,018,951.61/32,261.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,642.83

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