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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,179.56, 44,336.20 and 24,076.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,179.56, 44,336.20 and 24,076.73 is: 33,172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,179.56 : 44,336.20 = 24,076.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,179.56/44,336.20 = 24,076.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,179.56x = 44,336.20 × 24,076.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,179.56x = 1,067,470,716.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,470,716.63/32,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,172.32

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