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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,112.02, 44,329.74 and 24,157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,112.02, 44,329.74 and 24,157.28 is: 33,348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,112.02 : 44,329.74 = 24,157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,112.02/44,329.74 = 24,157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,112.02x = 44,329.74 × 24,157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,112.02x = 1,070,885,941.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,885,941.51/32,112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,348.45

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