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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,832.64, 49,264.34 and 16,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,832.64, 49,264.34 and 16,183.60 is: 24,282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,832.64 : 49,264.34 = 16,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,832.64/49,264.34 = 16,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,832.64x = 49,264.34 × 16,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,832.64x = 797,274,372.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,274,372.82/32,832.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,282.98

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