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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,906.58, 49,297.69 and 16,247.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,906.58, 49,297.69 and 16,247.17 is: 24,340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,906.58 : 49,297.69 = 16,247.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,906.58/49,297.69 = 16,247.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,906.58x = 49,297.69 × 16,247.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,906.58x = 800,947,950.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,947,950.04/32,906.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,340.05

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