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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,672.55, 48,959.67 and 24,313.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,672.55, 48,959.67 and 24,313.35 is: 36,433.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,672.55 : 48,959.67 = 24,313.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,672.55/48,959.67 = 24,313.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,672.55x = 48,959.67 × 24,313.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,672.55x = 1,190,373,592.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,373,592.59/32,672.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,433.45

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