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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,111.24, 44,325.40 and 24,176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,111.24, 44,325.40 and 24,176.48 is: 33,372.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,111.24 : 44,325.40 = 24,176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,111.24/44,325.40 = 24,176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,111.24x = 44,325.40 × 24,176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,111.24x = 1,071,632,146.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,632,146.59/32,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,372.49

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