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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,474.91, 48,737.89 and 16,679.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,474.91, 48,737.89 and 16,679.31 is: 25,032.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,474.91 : 48,737.89 = 16,679.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,474.91/48,737.89 = 16,679.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,474.91x = 48,737.89 × 16,679.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,474.91x = 812,914,120.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,914,120.32/32,474.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,032.06

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