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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.23, 44,247.98 and 24,436.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.23, 44,247.98 and 24,436.07 is: 33,733.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.23 : 44,247.98 = 24,436.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.23/44,247.98 = 24,436.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.23x = 44,247.98 × 24,436.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.23x = 1,081,246,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,246,736.64/32,052.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,733.90

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