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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.54, 49,407.75 and 16,304.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.54, 49,407.75 and 16,304.10 is: 24,443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.54 : 49,407.75 = 16,304.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.54/49,407.75 = 16,304.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.54x = 49,407.75 × 16,304.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.54x = 805,548,896.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,548,896.78/32,955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,443.50

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