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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,688.12, 49,041.46 and 16,052.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,688.12, 49,041.46 and 16,052.94 is: 24,083.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,688.12 : 49,041.46 = 16,052.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,688.12/49,041.46 = 16,052.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,688.12x = 49,041.46 × 16,052.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,688.12x = 787,259,614.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,259,614.89/32,688.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,083.97

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