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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,211.82, 44,513.32 and 24,240.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,211.82, 44,513.32 and 24,240.16 is: 33,497.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,211.82 : 44,513.32 = 24,240.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,211.82/44,513.32 = 24,240.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,211.82x = 44,513.32 × 24,240.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,211.82x = 1,079,009,998.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,009,998.93/32,211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,497.33

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