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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,262.34, 33,263.66 and 23,819.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,262.34, 33,263.66 and 23,819.47 is: 32,656.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,262.34 : 33,263.66 = 23,819.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,262.34/33,263.66 = 23,819.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,262.34x = 33,263.66 × 23,819.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,262.34x = 792,322,727.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,322,727.85/24,262.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,656.49

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