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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,985.24, 45,579.88 and 24,017.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,985.24, 45,579.88 and 24,017.10 is: 33,187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,985.24 : 45,579.88 = 24,017.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,985.24/45,579.88 = 24,017.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,985.24x = 45,579.88 × 24,017.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,985.24x = 1,094,696,535.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,696,535.95/32,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,187.47

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