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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,750.37, 45,237.29 and 24,268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,750.37, 45,237.29 and 24,268.05 is: 33,520.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,750.37 : 45,237.29 = 24,268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,750.37/45,237.29 = 24,268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,750.37x = 45,237.29 × 24,268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,750.37x = 1,097,820,694.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,820,694.24/32,750.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,520.86

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