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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,055.38, 44,240.76 and 24,083.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,055.38, 44,240.76 and 24,083.76 is: 33,238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,055.38 : 44,240.76 = 24,083.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,055.38/44,240.76 = 24,083.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,055.38x = 44,240.76 × 24,083.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,055.38x = 1,065,483,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,483,846.06/32,055.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,238.85

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