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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,428.96, 44,753.61 and 24,457.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,428.96, 44,753.61 and 24,457.34 is: 33,752.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,428.96 : 44,753.61 = 24,457.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,428.96/44,753.61 = 24,457.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,428.96x = 44,753.61 × 24,457.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,428.96x = 1,094,554,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,554,459.60/32,428.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,752.38

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