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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,205.35, 48,272.56 and 24,282.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,205.35, 48,272.56 and 24,282.46 is: 36,396.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,205.35 : 48,272.56 = 24,282.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,205.35/48,272.56 = 24,282.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,205.35x = 48,272.56 × 24,282.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,205.35x = 1,172,176,428.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,176,428.44/32,205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,396.95

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