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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,426.83, 48,552.31 and 16,811.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,426.83, 48,552.31 and 16,811.65 is: 25,171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,426.83 : 48,552.31 = 16,811.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,426.83/48,552.31 = 16,811.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,426.83x = 48,552.31 × 16,811.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,426.83x = 816,244,524.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,244,524.12/32,426.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,171.89

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