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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,207.82, 44,507.79 and 24,236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,207.82, 44,507.79 and 24,236.16 is: 33,491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,207.82 : 44,507.79 = 24,236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,207.82/44,507.79 = 24,236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,207.82x = 44,507.79 × 24,236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,207.82x = 1,078,697,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,697,919.69/32,207.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,491.80

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