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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,376.78, 44,656.11 and 24,419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,376.78, 44,656.11 and 24,419.34 is: 33,680.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,376.78 : 44,656.11 = 24,419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,376.78/44,656.11 = 24,419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,376.78x = 44,656.11 × 24,419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,376.78x = 1,090,472,733.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,472,733.17/32,376.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,680.70

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