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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,295.92, 33,285.54 and 23,385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,295.92, 33,285.54 and 23,385.84 is: 32,038.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,295.92 : 33,285.54 = 23,385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,295.92/33,285.54 = 23,385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,295.92x = 33,285.54 × 23,385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,295.92x = 778,410,312.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,410,312.75/24,295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,038.73

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