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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,120.08, 33,439.82 and 23,264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,120.08, 33,439.82 and 23,264.72 is: 32,253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,120.08 : 33,439.82 = 23,264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,120.08/33,439.82 = 23,264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,120.08x = 33,439.82 × 23,264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,120.08x = 777,968,049.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,968,049.15/24,120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,253.96

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