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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,261.81, 44,550.68 and 24,290.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,261.81, 44,550.68 and 24,290.19 is: 33,542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,261.81 : 44,550.68 = 24,290.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,261.81/44,550.68 = 24,290.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,261.81x = 44,550.68 × 24,290.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,261.81x = 1,082,144,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,144,360.38/32,261.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,542.59

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