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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,019.51, 33,151.30 and 23,280.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,019.51, 33,151.30 and 23,280.79 is: 32,131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,019.51 : 33,151.30 = 23,280.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,019.51/33,151.30 = 23,280.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,019.51x = 33,151.30 × 23,280.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,019.51x = 771,788,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,788,453.53/24,019.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,131.73

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