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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,185.88, 33,510.92 and 23,661

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,185.88, 33,510.92 and 23,661 is: 32,783.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,185.88 : 33,510.92 = 23,661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,185.88/33,510.92 = 23,661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,185.88x = 33,510.92 × 23,661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,185.88x = 792,901,759.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,901,759.82/24,185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,783.66

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