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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,419.71, 44,688.07 and 24,341.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,419.71, 44,688.07 and 24,341.71 is: 33,553.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,419.71 : 44,688.07 = 24,341.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,419.71/44,688.07 = 24,341.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,419.71x = 44,688.07 × 24,341.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,419.71x = 1,087,783,985.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,783,985.80/32,419.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,553.17

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