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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,202.48, 44,521.56 and 24,285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,202.48, 44,521.56 and 24,285.36 is: 33,575.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,202.48 : 44,521.56 = 24,285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,202.48/44,521.56 = 24,285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,202.48x = 44,521.56 × 24,285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,202.48x = 1,081,222,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,222,112.36/32,202.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,575.74

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