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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,870.40, 49,312.80 and 16,238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,870.40, 49,312.80 and 16,238.40 is: 24,361.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,870.40 : 49,312.80 = 16,238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,870.40/49,312.80 = 16,238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,870.40x = 49,312.80 × 16,238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,870.40x = 800,760,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,760,971.52/32,870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,361.16

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