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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.91, 48,934.27 and 24,308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.91, 48,934.27 and 24,308.60 is: 36,475.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.91 : 48,934.27 = 24,308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.91/48,934.27 = 24,308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.91x = 48,934.27 × 24,308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.91x = 1,189,523,381.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,523,381.44/32,611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,475.13

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