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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,771.40, 49,106.70 and 24,412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,771.40, 49,106.70 and 24,412.20 is: 36,580.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,771.40 : 49,106.70 = 24,412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,771.40/49,106.70 = 24,412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,771.40x = 49,106.70 × 24,412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,771.40x = 1,198,802,581.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,802,581.74/32,771.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,580.76

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