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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,051.23, 44,246.60 and 24,435.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,051.23, 44,246.60 and 24,435.07 is: 33,732.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,051.23 : 44,246.60 = 24,435.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,051.23/44,246.60 = 24,435.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,051.23x = 44,246.60 × 24,435.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,051.23x = 1,081,168,768.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,168,768.26/32,051.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,732.52

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