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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,869.68, 45,304.92 and 24,909.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,869.68, 45,304.92 and 24,909.36 is: 34,333.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,869.68 : 45,304.92 = 24,909.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,869.68/45,304.92 = 24,909.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,869.68x = 45,304.92 × 24,909.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,869.68x = 1,128,516,562.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,516,562.05/32,869.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,333.06

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