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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,235.83, 44,492.41 and 24,598.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,235.83, 44,492.41 and 24,598.95 is: 33,951.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,235.83 : 44,492.41 = 24,598.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,235.83/44,492.41 = 24,598.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,235.83x = 44,492.41 × 24,598.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,235.83x = 1,094,466,377.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,466,377.67/32,235.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,951.86

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