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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,753.16, 49,124.96 and 16,108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,753.16, 49,124.96 and 16,108.73 is: 24,160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,753.16 : 49,124.96 = 16,108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,753.16/49,124.96 = 16,108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,753.16x = 49,124.96 × 16,108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,753.16x = 791,340,390.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,340,390.73/32,753.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,160.73

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