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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,114.02, 44,332.50 and 24,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,114.02, 44,332.50 and 24,159.28 is: 33,351.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,114.02 : 44,332.50 = 24,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,114.02/44,332.50 = 24,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,114.02x = 44,332.50 × 24,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,114.02x = 1,071,041,280.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,041,280.60/32,114.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,351.21

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