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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,557.93, 48,703.68 and 24,601.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,557.93, 48,703.68 and 24,601.30 is: 36,801.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,557.93 : 48,703.68 = 24,601.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,557.93/48,703.68 = 24,601.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,557.93x = 48,703.68 × 24,601.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,557.93x = 1,198,173,994.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,173,994.98/32,557.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,801.29

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