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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,460.13, 48,672.78 and 16,658.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,460.13, 48,672.78 and 16,658.65 is: 24,979.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,460.13 : 48,672.78 = 16,658.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,460.13/48,672.78 = 16,658.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,460.13x = 48,672.78 × 16,658.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,460.13x = 810,822,806.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,822,806.55/32,460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,979.04

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