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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,565.24, 44,960.19 and 24,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,565.24, 44,960.19 and 24,997.08 is: 34,511.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,565.24 : 44,960.19 = 24,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,565.24/44,960.19 = 24,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,565.24x = 44,960.19 × 24,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,565.24x = 1,123,873,466.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,873,466.25/32,565.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,511.44

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