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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,710.72, 45,169.68 and 24,312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,710.72, 45,169.68 and 24,312.64 is: 33,572.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,710.72 : 45,169.68 = 24,312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,710.72/45,169.68 = 24,312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,710.72x = 45,169.68 × 24,312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,710.72x = 1,098,194,168.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,194,168.76/32,710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,572.91

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