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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,979.53, 45,452.26 and 24,012.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,979.53, 45,452.26 and 24,012.83 is: 33,094.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,979.53 : 45,452.26 = 24,012.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,979.53/45,452.26 = 24,012.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,979.53x = 45,452.26 × 24,012.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,979.53x = 1,091,437,392.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,437,392.50/32,979.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,094.39

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