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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,587.20, 44,992.80 and 24,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,587.20, 44,992.80 and 24,091.20 is: 33,262.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,587.20 : 44,992.80 = 24,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,587.20/44,992.80 = 24,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,587.20x = 44,992.80 × 24,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,587.20x = 1,083,930,543.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,930,543.36/32,587.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,262.46

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