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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,904.90, 49,364.55 and 16,272.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,904.90, 49,364.55 and 16,272.90 is: 24,412.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,904.90 : 49,364.55 = 16,272.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,904.90/49,364.55 = 16,272.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,904.90x = 49,364.55 × 16,272.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,904.90x = 803,304,385.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,304,385.70/32,904.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,412.91

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