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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,960.33, 49,407.44 and 16,332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,960.33, 49,407.44 and 16,332.45 is: 24,482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,960.33 : 49,407.44 = 16,332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,960.33/49,407.44 = 16,332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,960.33x = 49,407.44 × 16,332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,960.33x = 806,944,276.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,944,276.49/32,960.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,482.29

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