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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,570.71, 44,962.90 and 24,507.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,570.71, 44,962.90 and 24,507.36 is: 33,831.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,570.71 : 44,962.90 = 24,507.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,570.71/44,962.90 = 24,507.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,570.71x = 44,962.90 × 24,507.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,570.71x = 1,101,921,915.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,921,915.68/32,570.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,831.68

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