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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,751.37, 45,238.67 and 24,269.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,751.37, 45,238.67 and 24,269.05 is: 33,522.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,751.37 : 45,238.67 = 24,269.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,751.37/45,238.67 = 24,269.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,751.37x = 45,238.67 × 24,269.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,751.37x = 1,097,899,544.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,899,544.16/32,751.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,522.25

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