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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,961.83, 49,409.68 and 16,333.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,961.83, 49,409.68 and 16,333.95 is: 24,484.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,961.83 : 49,409.68 = 16,333.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,961.83/49,409.68 = 16,333.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,961.83x = 49,409.68 × 16,333.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,961.83x = 807,055,242.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,055,242.64/32,961.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,484.54

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