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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,287.29, 48,445.55 and 16,484.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,287.29, 48,445.55 and 16,484.17 is: 24,733.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,287.29 : 48,445.55 = 16,484.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,287.29/48,445.55 = 16,484.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,287.29x = 48,445.55 × 16,484.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,287.29x = 798,584,681.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,584,681.94/32,287.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,733.72

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