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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,555.40, 48,833.10 and 24,682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,555.40, 48,833.10 and 24,682.20 is: 37,023.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,555.40 : 48,833.10 = 24,682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,555.40/48,833.10 = 24,682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,555.40x = 48,833.10 × 24,682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,555.40x = 1,205,308,340.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,308,340.82/32,555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,023.30

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