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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,806.32, 45,274.68 and 24,835.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,806.32, 45,274.68 and 24,835.92 is: 34,275.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,806.32 : 45,274.68 = 24,835.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,806.32/45,274.68 = 24,835.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,806.32x = 45,274.68 × 24,835.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,806.32x = 1,124,438,330.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,438,330.51/32,806.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,275.05

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