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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,148.52, 33,308.10 and 23,335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,148.52, 33,308.10 and 23,335.68 is: 32,186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,148.52 : 33,308.10 = 23,335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,148.52/33,308.10 = 23,335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,148.52x = 33,308.10 × 23,335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,148.52x = 777,267,163.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,267,163.01/24,148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,186.95

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