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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.97, 45,026.89 and 24,172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.97, 45,026.89 and 24,172.88 is: 33,333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.97 : 45,026.89 = 24,172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.97/45,026.89 = 24,172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.97x = 45,026.89 × 24,172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.97x = 1,088,429,576.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,429,576.45/32,652.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,333.25

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