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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,950.15, 49,363.22 and 16,290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,950.15, 49,363.22 and 16,290.68 is: 24,405.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,950.15 : 49,363.22 = 16,290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,950.15/49,363.22 = 16,290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,950.15x = 49,363.22 × 16,290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,950.15x = 804,160,214.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,160,214.70/32,950.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,405.36

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