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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,566.74, 44,962.26 and 24,998.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,566.74, 44,962.26 and 24,998.58 is: 34,513.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,566.74 : 44,962.26 = 24,998.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,566.74/44,962.26 = 24,998.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,566.74x = 44,962.26 × 24,998.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,566.74x = 1,123,992,653.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,992,653.59/32,566.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,513.51

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