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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,143.40, 44,316.72 and 24,961.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,143.40, 44,316.72 and 24,961.15 is: 34,414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,143.40 : 44,316.72 = 24,961.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,143.40/44,316.72 = 24,961.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,143.40x = 44,316.72 × 24,961.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,143.40x = 1,106,196,475.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,196,475.46/32,143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,414.42

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