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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,323.53, 48,397.65 and 16,708.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,323.53, 48,397.65 and 16,708.35 is: 25,017.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,323.53 : 48,397.65 = 16,708.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,323.53/48,397.65 = 16,708.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,323.53x = 48,397.65 × 16,708.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,323.53x = 808,644,875.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,644,875.38/32,323.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,017.22

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