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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.52, 33,061.38 and 17,945.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.52, 33,061.38 and 17,945.81 is: 24,799.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.52 : 33,061.38 = 17,945.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.52/33,061.38 = 17,945.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.52x = 33,061.38 × 17,945.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.52x = 593,313,243.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,313,243.82/23,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,799.38

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