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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,122.64, 44,371.60 and 24,661.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,122.64, 44,371.60 and 24,661.16 is: 34,064.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,122.64 : 44,371.60 = 24,661.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,122.64/44,371.60 = 24,661.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,122.64x = 44,371.60 × 24,661.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,122.64x = 1,094,255,127.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,255,127.06/32,122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,064.92

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