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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,439.96, 44,746.86 and 24,873.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,439.96, 44,746.86 and 24,873.96 is: 34,310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,439.96 : 44,746.86 = 24,873.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,439.96/44,746.86 = 24,873.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,439.96x = 44,746.86 × 24,873.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,439.96x = 1,113,031,605.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,031,605.77/32,439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,310.51

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