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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,275.64, 48,418.39 and 16,472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,275.64, 48,418.39 and 16,472.06 is: 24,710.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,275.64 : 48,418.39 = 16,472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,275.64/48,418.39 = 16,472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,275.64x = 48,418.39 × 16,472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,275.64x = 797,550,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,550,625.18/32,275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,710.61

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