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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,811.86, 45,256.19 and 24,745.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,811.86, 45,256.19 and 24,745.85 is: 34,131.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,811.86 : 45,256.19 = 24,745.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,811.86/45,256.19 = 24,745.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,811.86x = 45,256.19 × 24,745.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,811.86x = 1,119,902,539.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,902,539.30/32,811.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,131.03

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