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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.11, 33,502.72 and 23,876.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.11, 33,502.72 and 23,876.61 is: 32,967.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.11 : 33,502.72 = 23,876.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.11/33,502.72 = 23,876.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.11x = 33,502.72 × 23,876.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.11x = 799,931,238.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,931,238.82/24,264.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,967.67

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