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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,949.88, 33,041.90 and 23,912.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,949.88, 33,041.90 and 23,912.96 is: 32,990.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,949.88 : 33,041.90 = 23,912.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,949.88/33,041.90 = 23,912.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,949.88x = 33,041.90 × 23,912.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,949.88x = 790,129,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,129,633.02/23,949.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,990.96

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