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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,765.55, 45,231.69 and 24,702.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,765.55, 45,231.69 and 24,702.47 is: 34,100.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,765.55 : 45,231.69 = 24,702.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,765.55/45,231.69 = 24,702.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,765.55x = 45,231.69 × 24,702.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,765.55x = 1,117,334,532.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,334,532.04/32,765.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,100.89

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