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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,942.46, 49,351.59 and 16,283.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,942.46, 49,351.59 and 16,283.19 is: 24,394.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,942.46 : 49,351.59 = 16,283.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,942.46/49,351.59 = 16,283.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,942.46x = 49,351.59 × 16,283.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,942.46x = 803,601,316.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,601,316.77/32,942.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,394.09

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