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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,176.98, 44,396.51 and 24,631.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,176.98, 44,396.51 and 24,631.83 is: 33,986.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,176.98 : 44,396.51 = 24,631.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,176.98/44,396.51 = 24,631.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,176.98x = 44,396.51 × 24,631.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,176.98x = 1,093,567,163.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,567,163.75/32,176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,986.01

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