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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,377.93, 48,571.65 and 16,591.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,377.93, 48,571.65 and 16,591.91 is: 24,890.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,377.93 : 48,571.65 = 16,591.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,377.93/48,571.65 = 16,591.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,377.93x = 48,571.65 × 16,591.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,377.93x = 805,896,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,896,202.49/32,377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,890.30

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