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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,262.92, 33,405.13 and 23,733.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,262.92, 33,405.13 and 23,733.53 is: 32,676.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,262.92 : 33,405.13 = 23,733.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,262.92/33,405.13 = 23,733.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,262.92x = 33,405.13 × 23,733.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,262.92x = 792,821,803.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,821,803.62/24,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,676.28

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