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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,233.21, 44,503.53 and 24,666.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,233.21, 44,503.53 and 24,666.04 is: 34,055.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,233.21 : 44,503.53 = 24,666.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,233.21/44,503.53 = 24,666.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,233.21x = 44,503.53 × 24,666.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,233.21x = 1,097,725,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,725,851.12/32,233.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,055.74

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