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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.59, 33,266.75 and 23,821.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.59, 33,266.75 and 23,821.72 is: 32,659.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.59 : 33,266.75 = 23,821.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.59/33,266.75 = 23,821.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.59x = 33,266.75 × 23,821.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.59x = 792,471,001.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,471,001.53/24,264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,659.57

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