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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,371.44, 44,664.48 and 24,825.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,371.44, 44,664.48 and 24,825.60 is: 34,253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,371.44 : 44,664.48 = 24,825.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,371.44/44,664.48 = 24,825.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,371.44x = 44,664.48 × 24,825.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,371.44x = 1,108,822,514.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,822,514.69/32,371.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,253.11

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