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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,201.16, 44,439.48 and 24,229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,201.16, 44,439.48 and 24,229.14 is: 33,437.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,201.16 : 44,439.48 = 24,229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,201.16/44,439.48 = 24,229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,201.16x = 44,439.48 × 24,229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,201.16x = 1,076,730,382.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,730,382.45/32,201.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,437.63

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