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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,994.15, 45,495.83 and 24,512.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,994.15, 45,495.83 and 24,512.01 is: 33,799.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,994.15 : 45,495.83 = 24,512.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,994.15/45,495.83 = 24,512.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,994.15x = 45,495.83 × 24,512.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,994.15x = 1,115,194,117.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,194,117.36/32,994.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,799.75

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