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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,650.47, 45,076.14 and 24,979.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,650.47, 45,076.14 and 24,979.31 is: 34,485.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,650.47 : 45,076.14 = 24,979.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,650.47/45,076.14 = 24,979.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,650.47x = 45,076.14 × 24,979.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,650.47x = 1,125,970,649.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,970,649.28/32,650.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,485.59

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