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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,397.61, 48,601.32 and 16,611.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,397.61, 48,601.32 and 16,611.70 is: 24,920.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,397.61 : 48,601.32 = 16,611.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,397.61/48,601.32 = 16,611.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,397.61x = 48,601.32 × 16,611.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,397.61x = 807,350,547.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,350,547.44/32,397.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,920.07

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