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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.62, 48,410.86 and 16,467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.62, 48,410.86 and 16,467.04 is: 24,703.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.62 : 48,410.86 = 16,467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.62/48,410.86 = 16,467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.62x = 48,410.86 × 16,467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.62x = 797,183,568.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,183,568.05/32,270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,703.08

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