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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,330.10, 44,644.86 and 24,358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,330.10, 44,644.86 and 24,358.50 is: 33,636.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,330.10 : 44,644.86 = 24,358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,330.10/44,644.86 = 24,358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,330.10x = 44,644.86 × 24,358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,330.10x = 1,087,481,822.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,481,822.31/32,330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,636.82

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