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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.91, 48,370.76 and 16,436.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.91, 48,370.76 and 16,436.31 is: 24,643.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.91 : 48,370.76 = 16,436.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.91/48,370.76 = 16,436.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.91x = 48,370.76 × 16,436.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.91x = 795,036,806.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,036,806.30/32,261.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,643.20

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