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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,296.77, 48,258.12 and 24,759.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,296.77, 48,258.12 and 24,759.09 is: 36,995.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,296.77 : 48,258.12 = 24,759.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,296.77/48,258.12 = 24,759.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,296.77x = 48,258.12 × 24,759.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,296.77x = 1,194,827,136.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,827,136.31/32,296.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,995.25

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