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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,048.73, 44,243.15 and 24,432.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,048.73, 44,243.15 and 24,432.57 is: 33,729.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,048.73 : 44,243.15 = 24,432.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,048.73/44,243.15 = 24,432.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,048.73x = 44,243.15 × 24,432.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,048.73x = 1,080,973,737.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,973,737.23/32,048.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,729.07

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