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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,426.61, 48,597.49 and 16,618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,426.61, 48,597.49 and 16,618.24 is: 24,905.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,426.61 : 48,597.49 = 16,618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,426.61/48,597.49 = 16,618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,426.61x = 48,597.49 × 16,618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,426.61x = 807,604,752.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,604,752.22/32,426.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,905.62

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