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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.56, 49,484.18 and 16,338.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.56, 49,484.18 and 16,338.51 is: 24,524.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.56 : 49,484.18 = 16,338.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.56/49,484.18 = 16,338.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.56x = 49,484.18 × 16,338.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.56x = 808,497,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,497,810.62/32,966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,524.78

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