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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,388.39, 44,629.38 and 24,834.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,388.39, 44,629.38 and 24,834.33 is: 34,220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,388.39 : 44,629.38 = 24,834.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,388.39/44,629.38 = 24,834.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,388.39x = 44,629.38 × 24,834.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,388.39x = 1,108,340,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,340,750.62/32,388.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,220.31

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