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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,140.95, 44,333.37 and 24,588.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,140.95, 44,333.37 and 24,588.51 is: 33,915.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,140.95 : 44,333.37 = 24,588.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,140.95/44,333.37 = 24,588.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,140.95x = 44,333.37 × 24,588.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,140.95x = 1,090,091,511.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,091,511.58/32,140.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,915.97

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