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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,104.76, 33,273.84 and 23,438.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,104.76, 33,273.84 and 23,438.92 is: 32,354.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,104.76 : 33,273.84 = 23,438.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,104.76/33,273.84 = 23,438.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,104.76x = 33,273.84 × 23,438.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,104.76x = 779,902,873.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,902,873.85/24,104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,354.72

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