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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,158.36, 33,561.76 and 23,942.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,158.36, 33,561.76 and 23,942.10 is: 33,261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,158.36 : 33,561.76 = 23,942.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,158.36/33,561.76 = 23,942.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,158.36x = 33,561.76 × 23,942.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,158.36x = 803,539,014.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,539,014.10/24,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,261.32

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