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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,429.16, 44,733.06 and 24,446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,429.16, 44,733.06 and 24,446.34 is: 33,721.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,429.16 : 44,733.06 = 24,446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,429.16/44,733.06 = 24,446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,429.16x = 44,733.06 × 24,446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,429.16x = 1,093,559,594.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,559,594.00/32,429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,721.49

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