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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,178.56, 44,334.83 and 24,075.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,178.56, 44,334.83 and 24,075.73 is: 33,170.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,178.56 : 44,334.83 = 24,075.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,178.56/44,334.83 = 24,075.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,178.56x = 44,334.83 × 24,075.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,178.56x = 1,067,393,054.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,393,054.62/32,178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,170.94

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