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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,858.20, 49,287.30 and 16,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,858.20, 49,287.30 and 16,220.80 is: 24,331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,858.20 : 49,287.30 = 16,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,858.20/49,287.30 = 16,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,858.20x = 49,287.30 × 16,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,858.20x = 799,479,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,479,435.84/32,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,331.20

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