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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,887.62, 45,390.27 and 24,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,887.62, 45,390.27 and 24,445.80 is: 33,739.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,887.62 : 45,390.27 = 24,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,887.62/45,390.27 = 24,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,887.62x = 45,390.27 × 24,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,887.62x = 1,109,601,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,601,554.04/32,887.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,739.19

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