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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,535.95, 44,887.16 and 24,058.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,535.95, 44,887.16 and 24,058.49 is: 33,191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,535.95 : 44,887.16 = 24,058.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,535.95/44,887.16 = 24,058.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,535.95x = 44,887.16 × 24,058.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,535.95x = 1,079,917,125.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,917,125.70/32,535.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,191.51

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