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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,125.99, 44,347.76 and 24,170.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,125.99, 44,347.76 and 24,170.17 is: 33,365.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,125.99 : 44,347.76 = 24,170.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,125.99/44,347.76 = 24,170.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,125.99x = 44,347.76 × 24,170.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,125.99x = 1,071,892,898.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,892,898.32/32,125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,365.29

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