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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.66, 45,569.51 and 24,009.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.66, 45,569.51 and 24,009.59 is: 33,177.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.66 : 45,569.51 = 24,009.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.66/45,569.51 = 24,009.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.66x = 45,569.51 × 24,009.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.66x = 1,094,105,311.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,105,311.62/32,977.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,177.17

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