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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,720.27, 49,043.61 and 16,664.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,720.27, 49,043.61 and 16,664.75 is: 24,978.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,720.27 : 49,043.61 = 16,664.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,720.27/49,043.61 = 16,664.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,720.27x = 49,043.61 × 16,664.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,720.27x = 817,299,254.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,299,254.53/32,720.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,978.38

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