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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,960.59, 49,442.11 and 16,945.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,960.59, 49,442.11 and 16,945.85 is: 25,419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,960.59 : 49,442.11 = 16,945.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,960.59/49,442.11 = 16,945.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,960.59x = 49,442.11 × 16,945.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,960.59x = 837,838,478.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,838,478.19/32,960.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,419.40

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