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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,810.70, 49,182.45 and 16,145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,810.70, 49,182.45 and 16,145.10 is: 24,201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,810.70 : 49,182.45 = 16,145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,810.70/49,182.45 = 16,145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,810.70x = 49,182.45 × 16,145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,810.70x = 794,055,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,055,573.50/32,810.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,201.12

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