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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,335.49, 48,413.11 and 16,506.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,335.49, 48,413.11 and 16,506.47 is: 24,713.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,335.49 : 48,413.11 = 16,506.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,335.49/48,413.11 = 16,506.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,335.49x = 48,413.11 × 16,506.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,335.49x = 799,129,547.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,129,547.82/32,335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,713.70

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