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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,460.63, 48,673.53 and 16,659.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,460.63, 48,673.53 and 16,659.15 is: 24,979.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,460.63 : 48,673.53 = 16,659.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,460.63/48,673.53 = 16,659.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,460.63x = 48,673.53 × 16,659.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,460.63x = 810,859,637.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,859,637.30/32,460.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,979.79

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