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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,264.43, 48,403.34 and 16,262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,264.43, 48,403.34 and 16,262.94 is: 24,397.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,264.43 : 48,403.34 = 16,262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,264.43/48,403.34 = 16,262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,264.43x = 48,403.34 × 16,262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,264.43x = 787,180,775.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,180,775.40/32,264.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,397.79

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