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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,598.78, 48,914.57 and 24,295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,598.78, 48,914.57 and 24,295.47 is: 36,455.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,598.78 : 48,914.57 = 24,295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,598.78/48,914.57 = 24,295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,598.78x = 48,914.57 × 24,295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,598.78x = 1,188,402,528.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,402,528.74/32,598.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,455.43

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