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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,047.76, 44,162.88 and 24,502.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,047.76, 44,162.88 and 24,502.64 is: 33,765.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,047.76 : 44,162.88 = 24,502.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,047.76/44,162.88 = 24,502.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,047.76x = 44,162.88 × 24,502.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,047.76x = 1,082,107,150.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,107,150.00/32,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,765.45

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