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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,459.13, 48,671.28 and 16,657.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,459.13, 48,671.28 and 16,657.65 is: 24,977.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,459.13 : 48,671.28 = 16,657.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,459.13/48,671.28 = 16,657.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,459.13x = 48,671.28 × 16,657.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,459.13x = 810,749,147.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,749,147.29/32,459.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,977.54

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