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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,929.52, 33,068.28 and 17,950.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,929.52, 33,068.28 and 17,950.80 is: 24,806.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,929.52 : 33,068.28 = 17,950.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,929.52/33,068.28 = 17,950.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,929.52x = 33,068.28 × 17,950.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,929.52x = 593,602,080.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,602,080.62/23,929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,806.27

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