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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,215.74, 44,458.16 and 24,135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,215.74, 44,458.16 and 24,135.05 is: 33,306.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,215.74 : 44,458.16 = 24,135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,215.74/44,458.16 = 24,135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,215.74x = 44,458.16 × 24,135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,215.74x = 1,072,999,571.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,999,571.54/32,215.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,306.69

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