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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,370.57, 48,465.54 and 16,541.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,370.57, 48,465.54 and 16,541.55 is: 24,766.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,370.57 : 48,465.54 = 16,541.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,370.57/48,465.54 = 16,541.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,370.57x = 48,465.54 × 16,541.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,370.57x = 801,695,153.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,695,153.19/32,370.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,766.17

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