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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.92, 33,409.28 and 23,736.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.92, 33,409.28 and 23,736.53 is: 32,680.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.92 : 33,409.28 = 23,736.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.92/33,409.28 = 23,736.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.92x = 33,409.28 × 23,736.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.92x = 793,020,091.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,020,091.27/24,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,680.40

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