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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,635.38, 45,119.16 and 24,124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,635.38, 45,119.16 and 24,124.08 is: 33,352.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,635.38 : 45,119.16 = 24,124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,635.38/45,119.16 = 24,124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,635.38x = 45,119.16 × 24,124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,635.38x = 1,088,458,225.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,458,225.37/32,635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,352.09

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