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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,248.06, 44,502.75 and 24,167.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,248.06, 44,502.75 and 24,167.35 is: 33,351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,248.06 : 44,502.75 = 24,167.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,248.06/44,502.75 = 24,167.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,248.06x = 44,502.75 × 24,167.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,248.06x = 1,075,513,535.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,513,535.21/32,248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,351.26

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