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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,269.96, 48,368.66 and 16,430.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,269.96, 48,368.66 and 16,430.53 is: 24,627.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,269.96 : 48,368.66 = 16,430.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,269.96/48,368.66 = 16,430.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,269.96x = 48,368.66 × 16,430.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,269.96x = 794,722,719.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,722,719.19/32,269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,627.32

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