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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,051.64, 44,243.42 and 24,116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,051.64, 44,243.42 and 24,116.92 is: 33,290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,051.64 : 44,243.42 = 24,116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,051.64/44,243.42 = 24,116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,051.64x = 44,243.42 × 24,116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,051.64x = 1,067,015,020.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,015,020.67/32,051.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,290.50

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