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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,167.31, 44,407.68 and 24,981.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,167.31, 44,407.68 and 24,981.10 is: 34,486.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,167.31 : 44,407.68 = 24,981.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,167.31/44,407.68 = 24,981.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,167.31x = 44,407.68 × 24,981.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,167.31x = 1,109,352,677.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,352,677.51/32,167.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,486.96

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