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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,453.64, 48,663.02 and 16,652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,453.64, 48,663.02 and 16,652.16 is: 24,969.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,453.64 : 48,663.02 = 16,652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,453.64/48,663.02 = 16,652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,453.64x = 48,663.02 × 16,652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,453.64x = 810,344,395.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,344,395.12/32,453.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,969.29

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