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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,912.46, 49,306.73 and 16,253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,912.46, 49,306.73 and 16,253.06 is: 24,348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,912.46 : 49,306.73 = 16,253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,912.46/49,306.73 = 16,253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,912.46x = 49,306.73 × 16,253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,912.46x = 801,384,913.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,384,913.29/32,912.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,348.98

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