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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.55, 44,452.42 and 24,130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.55, 44,452.42 and 24,130.89 is: 33,300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.55 : 44,452.42 = 24,130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.55/44,452.42 = 24,130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.55x = 44,452.42 × 24,130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.55x = 1,072,676,396.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,676,396.93/32,211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,300.99

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