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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,152.87, 44,307.77 and 24,607.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,152.87, 44,307.77 and 24,607.72 is: 33,910.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,152.87 : 44,307.77 = 24,607.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,152.87/44,307.77 = 24,607.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,152.87x = 44,307.77 × 24,607.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,152.87x = 1,090,313,197.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,313,197.98/32,152.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,910.29

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