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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.63, 48,663.03 and 16,652.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.63, 48,663.03 and 16,652.15 is: 24,969.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.63 : 48,663.03 = 16,652.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.63/48,663.03 = 16,652.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.63x = 48,663.03 × 16,652.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.63x = 810,344,075.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,344,075.01/32,453.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,969.29

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