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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,973.08, 49,453.20 and 16,089.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,973.08, 49,453.20 and 16,089.10 is: 24,130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,973.08 : 49,453.20 = 16,089.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,973.08/49,453.20 = 16,089.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,973.08x = 49,453.20 × 16,089.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,973.08x = 795,657,356.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,657,356.49/32,973.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,130.52

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