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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,046.48, 44,240.04 and 24,430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,046.48, 44,240.04 and 24,430.32 is: 33,725.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,046.48 : 44,240.04 = 24,430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,046.48/44,240.04 = 24,430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,046.48x = 44,240.04 × 24,430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,046.48x = 1,080,798,334.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,798,334.01/32,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,725.96

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