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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.94, 33,340.38 and 23,359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.94, 33,340.38 and 23,359.12 is: 32,219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.94 : 33,340.38 = 23,359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.94/33,340.38 = 23,359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.94x = 33,340.38 × 23,359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.94x = 778,801,937.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,801,937.27/24,171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,219.26

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