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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,274.54, 48,307.65 and 16,670.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,274.54, 48,307.65 and 16,670.70 is: 24,952.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,274.54 : 48,307.65 = 16,670.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,274.54/48,307.65 = 16,670.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,274.54x = 48,307.65 × 16,670.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,274.54x = 805,322,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,322,340.86/32,274.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,952.25

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