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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,728.72, 45,194.52 and 24,330.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,728.72, 45,194.52 and 24,330.64 is: 33,597.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,728.72 : 45,194.52 = 24,330.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,728.72/45,194.52 = 24,330.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,728.72x = 45,194.52 × 24,330.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,728.72x = 1,099,611,596.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,611,596.09/32,728.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,597.76

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