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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,399.16, 44,712.90 and 24,427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,399.16, 44,712.90 and 24,427.32 is: 33,711.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,399.16 : 44,712.90 = 24,427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,399.16/44,712.90 = 24,427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,399.16x = 44,712.90 × 24,427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,399.16x = 1,092,216,316.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,216,316.43/32,399.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,711.25

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