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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,162.54, 44,343.11 and 24,980.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,162.54, 44,343.11 and 24,980.29 is: 34,440.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,162.54 : 44,343.11 = 24,980.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,162.54/44,343.11 = 24,980.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,162.54x = 44,343.11 × 24,980.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,162.54x = 1,107,703,698.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,703,698.89/32,162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,440.81

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