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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,141.08, 44,369.76 and 24,186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,141.08, 44,369.76 and 24,186.28 is: 33,388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,141.08 : 44,369.76 = 24,186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,141.08/44,369.76 = 24,186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,141.08x = 44,369.76 × 24,186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,141.08x = 1,073,139,438.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,139,438.89/32,141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,388.41

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