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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,049.89, 44,241.01 and 24,115.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,049.89, 44,241.01 and 24,115.18 is: 33,288.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,049.89 : 44,241.01 = 24,115.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,049.89/44,241.01 = 24,115.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,049.89x = 44,241.01 × 24,115.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,049.89x = 1,066,879,919.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,879,919.53/32,049.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,288.10

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