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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,961.36, 45,451.92 and 24,913.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,961.36, 45,451.92 and 24,913.56 is: 34,354.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,961.36 : 45,451.92 = 24,913.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,961.36/45,451.92 = 24,913.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,961.36x = 45,451.92 × 24,913.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,961.36x = 1,132,369,136.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,369,136.04/32,961.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,354.44

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