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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,179.06, 44,335.51 and 24,076.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,179.06, 44,335.51 and 24,076.23 is: 33,171.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,179.06 : 44,335.51 = 24,076.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,179.06/44,335.51 = 24,076.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,179.06x = 44,335.51 × 24,076.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,179.06x = 1,067,431,935.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,431,935.93/32,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,171.63

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