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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,336.62, 48,414.79 and 16,507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,336.62, 48,414.79 and 16,507.60 is: 24,715.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,336.62 : 48,414.79 = 16,507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,336.62/48,414.79 = 16,507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,336.62x = 48,414.79 × 16,507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,336.62x = 799,211,987.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,211,987.40/32,336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,715.38

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