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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.44, 49,440.12 and 16,315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.44, 49,440.12 and 16,315.12 is: 24,461.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.44 : 49,440.12 = 16,315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.44/49,440.12 = 16,315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.44x = 49,440.12 × 16,315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.44x = 806,621,490.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,621,490.61/32,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,461.28

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