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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,367.67, 48,541.94 and 16,562.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,367.67, 48,541.94 and 16,562.95 is: 24,839.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,367.67 : 48,541.94 = 16,562.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,367.67/48,541.94 = 16,562.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,367.67x = 48,541.94 × 16,562.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,367.67x = 803,997,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,997,399.60/32,367.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,839.52

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