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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,660.12, 48,982.80 and 16,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,660.12, 48,982.80 and 16,003.40 is: 24,001.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,660.12 : 48,982.80 = 16,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,660.12/48,982.80 = 16,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,660.12x = 48,982.80 × 16,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,660.12x = 783,891,341.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,891,341.52/32,660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,001.48

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