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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,651.06, 48,826.92 and 24,336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,651.06, 48,826.92 and 24,336.86 is: 36,393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,651.06 : 48,826.92 = 24,336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,651.06/48,826.92 = 24,336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,651.06x = 48,826.92 × 24,336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,651.06x = 1,188,293,916.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,293,916.27/32,651.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,393.73

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