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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,246.69, 44,522.12 and 24,679.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,246.69, 44,522.12 and 24,679.50 is: 34,074.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,246.69 : 44,522.12 = 24,679.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,246.69/44,522.12 = 24,679.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,246.69x = 44,522.12 × 24,679.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,246.69x = 1,098,783,537.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,783,537.14/32,246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,074.31

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