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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,580.83, 44,976.87 and 24,517.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,580.83, 44,976.87 and 24,517.49 is: 33,845.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,580.83 : 44,976.87 = 24,517.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,580.83/44,976.87 = 24,517.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,580.83x = 44,976.87 × 24,517.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,580.83x = 1,102,719,735.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,719,735.57/32,580.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,845.66

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