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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,149.52, 33,309.48 and 23,336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,149.52, 33,309.48 and 23,336.68 is: 32,188.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,149.52 : 33,309.48 = 23,336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,149.52/33,309.48 = 23,336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,149.52x = 33,309.48 × 23,336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,149.52x = 777,332,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,332,675.73/24,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,188.33

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