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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.92, 48,373.76 and 16,438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.92, 48,373.76 and 16,438.32 is: 24,646.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.92 : 48,373.76 = 16,438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.92/48,373.76 = 16,438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.92x = 48,373.76 × 16,438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.92x = 795,183,264.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,183,264.29/32,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,646.21

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