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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,157.41, 44,394.28 and 24,218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,157.41, 44,394.28 and 24,218.60 is: 33,434.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,157.41 : 44,394.28 = 24,218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,157.41/44,394.28 = 24,218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,157.41x = 44,394.28 × 24,218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,157.41x = 1,075,167,027.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,167,027.09/32,157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,434.51

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