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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.57, 48,438.27 and 16,477.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.57, 48,438.27 and 16,477.16 is: 24,697.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.57 : 48,438.27 = 16,477.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.57/48,438.27 = 16,477.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.57x = 48,438.27 × 16,477.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.57x = 798,124,882.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,124,882.72/32,316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,697.08

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