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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,663.30, 48,945.74 and 24,303.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,663.30, 48,945.74 and 24,303.49 is: 36,418.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,663.30 : 48,945.74 = 24,303.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,663.30/48,945.74 = 24,303.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,663.30x = 48,945.74 × 24,303.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,663.30x = 1,189,552,058.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,552,058.75/32,663.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,418.62

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