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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.28, 44,336.92 and 24,573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.28, 44,336.92 and 24,573.60 is: 33,892.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.28 : 44,336.92 = 24,573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.28/44,336.92 = 24,573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.28x = 44,336.92 × 24,573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.28x = 1,089,517,737.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,517,737.31/32,146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,892.50

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