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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,018.51, 33,149.92 and 23,279.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,018.51, 33,149.92 and 23,279.79 is: 32,130.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,018.51 : 33,149.92 = 23,279.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,018.51/33,149.92 = 23,279.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,018.51x = 33,149.92 × 23,279.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,018.51x = 771,723,176.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,723,176.12/24,018.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,130.35

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