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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,099.99, 44,309.88 and 24,165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,099.99, 44,309.88 and 24,165.23 is: 33,356.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,099.99 : 44,309.88 = 24,165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,099.99/44,309.88 = 24,165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,099.99x = 44,309.88 × 24,165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,099.99x = 1,070,758,219.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,758,219.92/32,099.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,356.97

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