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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,292.54, 33,305.20 and 23,849.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,292.54, 33,305.20 and 23,849.74 is: 32,698.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,292.54 : 33,305.20 = 23,849.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,292.54/33,305.20 = 23,849.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,292.54x = 33,305.20 × 23,849.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,292.54x = 794,320,360.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,320,360.65/24,292.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,698.12

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