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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,140.08, 44,368.38 and 24,185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,140.08, 44,368.38 and 24,185.28 is: 33,387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,140.08 : 44,368.38 = 24,185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,140.08/44,368.38 = 24,185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,140.08x = 44,368.38 × 24,185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,140.08x = 1,073,061,693.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,061,693.45/32,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,387.03

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