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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,268.62, 48,407.86 and 16,465.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,268.62, 48,407.86 and 16,465.03 is: 24,700.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,268.62 : 48,407.86 = 16,465.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,268.62/48,407.86 = 16,465.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,268.62x = 48,407.86 × 16,465.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,268.62x = 797,037,038.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,037,038.99/32,268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,700.06

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