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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,511.38, 44,835.66 and 24,958.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,511.38, 44,835.66 and 24,958.04 is: 34,419.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,511.38 : 44,835.66 = 24,958.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,511.38/44,835.66 = 24,958.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,511.38x = 44,835.66 × 24,958.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,511.38x = 1,119,010,195.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,010,195.71/32,511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,419.03

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