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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,207.10, 48,310.65 and 24,431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,207.10, 48,310.65 and 24,431.10 is: 36,646.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,207.10 : 48,310.65 = 24,431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,207.10/48,310.65 = 24,431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,207.10x = 48,310.65 × 24,431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,207.10x = 1,180,282,321.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,282,321.22/32,207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,646.65

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