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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,971.50, 45,562.77 and 24,998.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,971.50, 45,562.77 and 24,998.94 is: 34,545.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,971.50 : 45,562.77 = 24,998.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,971.50/45,562.77 = 24,998.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,971.50x = 45,562.77 × 24,998.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,971.50x = 1,139,020,953.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,020,953.46/32,971.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,545.62

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