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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.49, 44,462.12 and 24,712.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.49, 44,462.12 and 24,712.83 is: 34,053.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.49 : 44,462.12 = 24,712.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.49/44,462.12 = 24,712.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.49x = 44,462.12 × 24,712.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.49x = 1,098,784,689.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,784,689.44/32,266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,053.44

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