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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,407.68, 48,611.52 and 16,792.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,407.68, 48,611.52 and 16,792.50 is: 25,188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,407.68 : 48,611.52 = 16,792.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,407.68/48,611.52 = 16,792.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,407.68x = 48,611.52 × 16,792.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,407.68x = 816,308,949.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,308,949.60/32,407.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,188.75

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