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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,997.06, 49,458.42 and 16,369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,997.06, 49,458.42 and 16,369.02 is: 24,535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,997.06 : 49,458.42 = 16,369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,997.06/49,458.42 = 16,369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,997.06x = 49,458.42 × 16,369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,997.06x = 809,585,866.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,585,866.15/32,997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,535.09

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