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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,080.94, 33,015.29 and 23,637.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,080.94, 33,015.29 and 23,637.06 is: 32,406.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,080.94 : 33,015.29 = 23,637.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,080.94/33,015.29 = 23,637.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,080.94x = 33,015.29 × 23,637.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,080.94x = 780,384,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,384,272.46/24,080.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,406.72

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