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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,856.81, 49,269.19 and 16,211.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,856.81, 49,269.19 and 16,211.31 is: 24,309.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,856.81 : 49,269.19 = 16,211.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,856.81/49,269.19 = 16,211.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,856.81x = 49,269.19 × 16,211.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,856.81x = 798,717,785.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,717,785.14/32,856.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,309.05

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