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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,783.38, 45,242.85 and 24,811.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,783.38, 45,242.85 and 24,811.54 is: 34,241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,783.38 : 45,242.85 = 24,811.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,783.38/45,242.85 = 24,811.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,783.38x = 45,242.85 × 24,811.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,783.38x = 1,122,544,782.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,544,782.49/32,783.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,241.28

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