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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,653.48, 45,027.58 and 24,173.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,653.48, 45,027.58 and 24,173.38 is: 33,333.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,653.48 : 45,027.58 = 24,173.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,653.48/45,027.58 = 24,173.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,653.48x = 45,027.58 × 24,173.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,653.48x = 1,088,468,680.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,468,680.95/32,653.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,333.93

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