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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,182.08, 44,339.64 and 24,079.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,182.08, 44,339.64 and 24,079.24 is: 33,175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,182.08 : 44,339.64 = 24,079.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,182.08/44,339.64 = 24,079.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,182.08x = 44,339.64 × 24,079.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,182.08x = 1,067,664,833.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,664,833.07/32,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,175.76

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