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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,210.82, 44,511.94 and 24,239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,210.82, 44,511.94 and 24,239.16 is: 33,495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,210.82 : 44,511.94 = 24,239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,210.82/44,511.94 = 24,239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,210.82x = 44,511.94 × 24,239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,210.82x = 1,078,932,035.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,932,035.57/32,210.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,495.95

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