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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,718.77, 49,041.36 and 16,663.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,718.77, 49,041.36 and 16,663.25 is: 24,976.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,718.77 : 49,041.36 = 16,663.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,718.77/49,041.36 = 16,663.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,718.77x = 49,041.36 × 16,663.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,718.77x = 817,188,196.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,188,196.81/32,718.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,976.13

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