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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,117.62, 44,364.68 and 24,656.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,117.62, 44,364.68 and 24,656.16 is: 34,058.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,117.62 : 44,364.68 = 24,656.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,117.62/44,364.68 = 24,656.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,117.62x = 44,364.68 × 24,656.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,117.62x = 1,093,862,648.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,862,648.43/32,117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,058.02

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