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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,848.59, 45,317.64 and 24,255.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,848.59, 45,317.64 and 24,255.37 is: 33,462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,848.59 : 45,317.64 = 24,255.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,848.59/45,317.64 = 24,255.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,848.59x = 45,317.64 × 24,255.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,848.59x = 1,099,196,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,196,125.73/32,848.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,462.51

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