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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,321.79, 48,438.45 and 24,417.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,321.79, 48,438.45 and 24,417.81 is: 36,593.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,321.79 : 48,438.45 = 24,417.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,321.79/48,438.45 = 24,417.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,321.79x = 48,438.45 × 24,417.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,321.79x = 1,182,760,868.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,760,868.79/32,321.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,593.30

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