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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.33, 49,456.58 and 16,091.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.33, 49,456.58 and 16,091.35 is: 24,133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.33 : 49,456.58 = 16,091.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.33/49,456.58 = 16,091.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.33x = 49,456.58 × 16,091.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.33x = 795,822,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,822,934.48/32,975.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,133.89

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