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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,973.18, 49,278.74 and 24,107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,973.18, 49,278.74 and 24,107.17 is: 36,028.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,973.18 : 49,278.74 = 24,107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,973.18/49,278.74 = 24,107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,973.18x = 49,278.74 × 24,107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,973.18x = 1,187,970,980.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,970,980.73/32,973.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,028.41

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