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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,832.39, 49,263.97 and 16,183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,832.39, 49,263.97 and 16,183.35 is: 24,282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,832.39 : 49,263.97 = 16,183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,832.39/49,263.97 = 16,183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,832.39x = 49,263.97 × 16,183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,832.39x = 797,256,068.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,256,068.90/32,832.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,282.61

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