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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,774.40, 49,111.20 and 24,415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,774.40, 49,111.20 and 24,415.20 is: 36,585.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,774.40 : 49,111.20 = 24,415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,774.40/49,111.20 = 24,415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,774.40x = 49,111.20 × 24,415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,774.40x = 1,199,059,770.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,059,770.24/32,774.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,585.25

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