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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,730.72, 45,197.28 and 24,332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,730.72, 45,197.28 and 24,332.64 is: 33,600.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,730.72 : 45,197.28 = 24,332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,730.72/45,197.28 = 24,332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,730.72x = 45,197.28 × 24,332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,730.72x = 1,099,769,143.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,769,143.22/32,730.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,600.52

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