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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,377.57, 44,637.96 and 24,276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,377.57, 44,637.96 and 24,276.76 is: 33,469.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,377.57 : 44,637.96 = 24,276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,377.57/44,637.96 = 24,276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,377.57x = 44,637.96 × 24,276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,377.57x = 1,083,665,041.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,665,041.81/32,377.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,469.62

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