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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,895.54, 49,306.32 and 16,220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,895.54, 49,306.32 and 16,220.28 is: 24,312.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,895.54 : 49,306.32 = 16,220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,895.54/49,306.32 = 16,220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,895.54x = 49,306.32 × 16,220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,895.54x = 799,762,316.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,762,316.17/32,895.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,312.18

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