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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,239.16, 44,492.10 and 24,267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,239.16, 44,492.10 and 24,267.32 is: 33,490.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,239.16 : 44,492.10 = 24,267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,239.16/44,492.10 = 24,267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,239.16x = 44,492.10 × 24,267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,239.16x = 1,079,704,028.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,704,028.17/32,239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,490.45

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