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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,373.08, 44,687.94 and 24,417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,373.08, 44,687.94 and 24,417.26 is: 33,705.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,373.08 : 44,687.94 = 24,417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,373.08/44,687.94 = 24,417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,373.08x = 44,687.94 × 24,417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,373.08x = 1,091,157,049.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,157,049.84/32,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,705.69

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