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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,763.84, 49,132.08 and 16,131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,763.84, 49,132.08 and 16,131.72 is: 24,190.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,763.84 : 49,132.08 = 16,131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,763.84/49,132.08 = 16,131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,763.84x = 49,132.08 × 16,131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,763.84x = 792,584,957.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,584,957.58/32,763.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,190.84

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