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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.68, 48,638.52 and 16,810.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.68, 48,638.52 and 16,810.52 is: 25,215.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.68 : 48,638.52 = 16,810.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.68/48,638.52 = 16,810.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.68x = 48,638.52 × 16,810.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.68x = 817,638,813.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,638,813.23/32,425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,215.78

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