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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,999.79, 49,462.50 and 16,371.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,999.79, 49,462.50 and 16,371.74 is: 24,539.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,999.79 : 49,462.50 = 16,371.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,999.79/49,462.50 = 16,371.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,999.79x = 49,462.50 × 16,371.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,999.79x = 809,787,189.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,787,189.75/32,999.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,539.16

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