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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.16, 49,127.95 and 16,110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.16, 49,127.95 and 16,110.73 is: 24,163.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.16 : 49,127.95 = 16,110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.16/49,127.95 = 16,110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.16x = 49,127.95 × 16,110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.16x = 791,487,137.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,487,137.90/32,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,163.74

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