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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,282.78, 44,611.83 and 24,311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,282.78, 44,611.83 and 24,311.16 is: 33,595.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,282.78 : 44,611.83 = 24,311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,282.78/44,611.83 = 24,311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,282.78x = 44,611.83 × 24,311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,282.78x = 1,084,565,337.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,565,337.02/32,282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,595.79

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