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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,284.54, 48,441.18 and 16,481.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,284.54, 48,441.18 and 16,481.21 is: 24,729.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,284.54 : 48,441.18 = 16,481.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,284.54/48,441.18 = 16,481.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,284.54x = 48,441.18 × 16,481.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,284.54x = 798,369,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,369,260.23/32,284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,729.15

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