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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,298.23, 48,467.88 and 16,715.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,298.23, 48,467.88 and 16,715.86 is: 25,084.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,298.23 : 48,467.88 = 16,715.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,298.23/48,467.88 = 16,715.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,298.23x = 48,467.88 × 16,715.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,298.23x = 810,182,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,182,175.41/32,298.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,084.41

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