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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,057.70, 44,243.94 and 24,086.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,057.70, 44,243.94 and 24,086.10 is: 33,242.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,057.70 : 44,243.94 = 24,086.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,057.70/44,243.94 = 24,086.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,057.70x = 44,243.94 × 24,086.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,057.70x = 1,065,663,963.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,663,963.23/32,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,242.06

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