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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,804.32, 45,271.92 and 24,833.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,804.32, 45,271.92 and 24,833.92 is: 34,272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,804.32 : 45,271.92 = 24,833.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,804.32/45,271.92 = 24,833.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,804.32x = 45,271.92 × 24,833.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,804.32x = 1,124,279,239.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,279,239.53/32,804.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,272.29

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