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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,298.22, 48,445.20 and 16,493.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,298.22, 48,445.20 and 16,493.34 is: 24,738.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,298.22 : 48,445.20 = 16,493.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,298.22/48,445.20 = 16,493.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,298.22x = 48,445.20 × 16,493.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,298.22x = 799,023,154.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,023,154.97/32,298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,738.92

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