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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,111.61, 44,356.38 and 24,650.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,111.61, 44,356.38 and 24,650.15 is: 34,049.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,111.61 : 44,356.38 = 24,650.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,111.61/44,356.38 = 24,650.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,111.61x = 44,356.38 × 24,650.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,111.61x = 1,093,391,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,391,438.97/32,111.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,049.72

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