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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,184.60, 48,276.90 and 24,408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,184.60, 48,276.90 and 24,408.60 is: 36,612.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,184.60 : 48,276.90 = 24,408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,184.60/48,276.90 = 24,408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,184.60x = 48,276.90 × 24,408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,184.60x = 1,178,371,541.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,371,541.34/32,184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,612.90

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