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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,639.97, 48,810.51 and 24,325.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,639.97, 48,810.51 and 24,325.77 is: 36,377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,639.97 : 48,810.51 = 24,325.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,639.97/48,810.51 = 24,325.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,639.97x = 48,810.51 × 24,325.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,639.97x = 1,187,353,239.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,353,239.84/32,639.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,377.28

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