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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.73, 48,324.43 and 16,681.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.73, 48,324.43 and 16,681.89 is: 24,969.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.73 : 48,324.43 = 16,681.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.73/48,324.43 = 16,681.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.73x = 48,324.43 × 16,681.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.73x = 806,142,825.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,142,825.57/32,285.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,969.01

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