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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.79, 44,359.38 and 24,652.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.79, 44,359.38 and 24,652.32 is: 34,052.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.79 : 44,359.38 = 24,652.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.79/44,359.38 = 24,652.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.79x = 44,359.38 × 24,652.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.79x = 1,093,561,630.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,561,630.76/32,113.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,052.71

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