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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,902.03, 49,322.20 and 16,031.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,902.03, 49,322.20 and 16,031.35 is: 24,032.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,902.03 : 49,322.20 = 16,031.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,902.03/49,322.20 = 16,031.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,902.03x = 49,322.20 × 16,031.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,902.03x = 790,701,450.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,701,450.97/32,902.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,032.00

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