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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,427.83, 48,553.81 and 16,812.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,427.83, 48,553.81 and 16,812.65 is: 25,173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,427.83 : 48,553.81 = 16,812.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,427.83/48,553.81 = 16,812.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,427.83x = 48,553.81 × 16,812.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,427.83x = 816,318,213.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,318,213.70/32,427.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,173.38

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