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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,276.64, 48,419.89 and 16,473.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,276.64, 48,419.89 and 16,473.06 is: 24,712.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,276.64 : 48,419.89 = 16,473.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,276.64/48,419.89 = 16,473.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,276.64x = 48,419.89 × 16,473.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,276.64x = 797,623,753.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,623,753.16/32,276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,712.11

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