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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,903.30, 49,322.55 and 16,265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,903.30, 49,322.55 and 16,265.90 is: 24,382.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,903.30 : 49,322.55 = 16,265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,903.30/49,322.55 = 16,265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,903.30x = 49,322.55 × 16,265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,903.30x = 802,275,666.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,275,666.05/32,903.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,382.83

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