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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,024.06, 33,180.30 and 23,696.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,024.06, 33,180.30 and 23,696.28 is: 32,727.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,024.06 : 33,180.30 = 23,696.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,024.06/33,180.30 = 23,696.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,024.06x = 33,180.30 × 23,696.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,024.06x = 786,249,679.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,249,679.28/24,024.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,727.59

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