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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,270.10, 33,274.30 and 23,827.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,270.10, 33,274.30 and 23,827.21 is: 32,667.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,270.10 : 33,274.30 = 23,827.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,270.10/33,274.30 = 23,827.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,270.10x = 33,274.30 × 23,827.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,270.10x = 792,833,733.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,833,733.70/24,270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,667.10

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