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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,407.20, 44,632.08 and 24,942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,407.20, 44,632.08 and 24,942.24 is: 34,351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,407.20 : 44,632.08 = 24,942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,407.20/44,632.08 = 24,942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,407.20x = 44,632.08 × 24,942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,407.20x = 1,113,224,051.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,224,051.06/32,407.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,351.13

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