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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,567.24, 44,962.95 and 24,999.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,567.24, 44,962.95 and 24,999.08 is: 34,514.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,567.24 : 44,962.95 = 24,999.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,567.24/44,962.95 = 24,999.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,567.24x = 44,962.95 × 24,999.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,567.24x = 1,124,032,384.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,032,384.09/32,567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,514.20

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