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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,262.81, 44,552.06 and 24,291.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,262.81, 44,552.06 and 24,291.19 is: 33,543.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,262.81 : 44,552.06 = 24,291.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,262.81/44,552.06 = 24,291.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,262.81x = 44,552.06 × 24,291.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,262.81x = 1,082,222,554.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,222,554.35/32,262.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,543.96

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