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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,008.37, 48,034.01 and 24,116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,008.37, 48,034.01 and 24,116.74 is: 36,191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,008.37 : 48,034.01 = 24,116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,008.37/48,034.01 = 24,116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,008.37x = 48,034.01 × 24,116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,008.37x = 1,158,423,670.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,423,670.53/32,008.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,191.28

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