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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,771.04, 49,106.76 and 24,011.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,771.04, 49,106.76 and 24,011.76 is: 35,981.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,771.04 : 49,106.76 = 24,011.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,771.04/49,106.76 = 24,011.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,771.04x = 49,106.76 × 24,011.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,771.04x = 1,179,139,735.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,139,735.50/32,771.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,981.15

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