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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,461.63, 48,675.03 and 16,660.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,461.63, 48,675.03 and 16,660.15 is: 24,981.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,461.63 : 48,675.03 = 16,660.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,461.63/48,675.03 = 16,660.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,461.63x = 48,675.03 × 16,660.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,461.63x = 810,933,301.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,933,301.05/32,461.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,981.29

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