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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.68, 48,373.38 and 16,438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.68, 48,373.38 and 16,438.08 is: 24,645.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.68 : 48,373.38 = 16,438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.68/48,373.38 = 16,438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.68x = 48,373.38 × 16,438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.68x = 795,165,490.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,165,490.31/32,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,645.84

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