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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,284.28, 44,613.90 and 24,312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,284.28, 44,613.90 and 24,312.66 is: 33,597.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,284.28 : 44,613.90 = 24,312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,284.28/44,613.90 = 24,312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,284.28x = 44,613.90 × 24,312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,284.28x = 1,084,682,581.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,682,581.97/32,284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,597.86

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