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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,920.72, 49,364.96 and 16,275.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,920.72, 49,364.96 and 16,275.36 is: 24,405.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,920.72 : 49,364.96 = 16,275.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,920.72/49,364.96 = 16,275.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,920.72x = 49,364.96 × 16,275.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,920.72x = 803,432,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,432,495.39/32,920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,405.07

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