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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.79, 33,304.18 and 23,848.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.79, 33,304.18 and 23,848.99 is: 32,697.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.79 : 33,304.18 = 23,848.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.79/33,304.18 = 23,848.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.79x = 33,304.18 × 23,848.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.79x = 794,271,055.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,271,055.78/24,291.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,697.10

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