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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,762.66, 45,182.48 and 24,285.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,762.66, 45,182.48 and 24,285.90 is: 33,492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,762.66 : 45,182.48 = 24,285.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,762.66/45,182.48 = 24,285.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,762.66x = 45,182.48 × 24,285.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,762.66x = 1,097,297,126.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,297,126.26/32,762.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,492.31

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