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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,567.96, 48,718.68 and 24,611.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,567.96, 48,718.68 and 24,611.32 is: 36,816.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,567.96 : 48,718.68 = 24,611.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,567.96/48,718.68 = 24,611.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,567.96x = 48,718.68 × 24,611.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,567.96x = 1,199,031,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,031,023.46/32,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,816.28

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