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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,207.60, 48,311.40 and 24,431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,207.60, 48,311.40 and 24,431.60 is: 36,647.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,207.60 : 48,311.40 = 24,431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,207.60/48,311.40 = 24,431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,207.60x = 48,311.40 × 24,431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,207.60x = 1,180,324,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,324,800.24/32,207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,647.40

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