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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,524.70, 48,709.08 and 16,688.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,524.70, 48,709.08 and 16,688.05 is: 24,992.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,524.70 : 48,709.08 = 16,688.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,524.70/48,709.08 = 16,688.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,524.70x = 48,709.08 × 16,688.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,524.70x = 812,859,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,859,440.72/32,524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,992.07

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