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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,666.88, 45,080.76 and 24,475.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,666.88, 45,080.76 and 24,475.96 is: 33,777.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,666.88 : 45,080.76 = 24,475.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,666.88/45,080.76 = 24,475.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,666.88x = 45,080.76 × 24,475.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,666.88x = 1,103,394,878.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,394,878.53/32,666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,777.17

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