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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,376.57, 44,636.58 and 24,275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,376.57, 44,636.58 and 24,275.76 is: 33,468.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,376.57 : 44,636.58 = 24,275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,376.57/44,636.58 = 24,275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,376.57x = 44,636.58 × 24,275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,376.57x = 1,083,586,903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,586,903.30/32,376.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,468.24

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