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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,013.91, 44,191.31 and 24,079.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,013.91, 44,191.31 and 24,079.05 is: 33,238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,013.91 : 44,191.31 = 24,079.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,013.91/44,191.31 = 24,079.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,013.91x = 44,191.31 × 24,079.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,013.91x = 1,064,084,642.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,084,642.66/32,013.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,238.20

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