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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,284.73, 48,322.93 and 16,680.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,284.73, 48,322.93 and 16,680.89 is: 24,967.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,284.73 : 48,322.93 = 16,680.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,284.73/48,322.93 = 16,680.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,284.73x = 48,322.93 × 16,680.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,284.73x = 806,069,479.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,069,479.81/32,284.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,967.51

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