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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,377.21, 48,565.94 and 16,573.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,377.21, 48,565.94 and 16,573.61 is: 24,860.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,377.21 : 48,565.94 = 16,573.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,377.21/48,565.94 = 16,573.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,377.21x = 48,565.94 × 16,573.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,377.21x = 804,912,987.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,912,987.39/32,377.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,860.48

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