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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,859.12, 49,290.30 and 16,007.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,859.12, 49,290.30 and 16,007.64 is: 24,012.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,859.12 : 49,290.30 = 16,007.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,859.12/49,290.30 = 16,007.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,859.12x = 49,290.30 × 16,007.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,859.12x = 789,021,377.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,021,377.89/32,859.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,012.25

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