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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,304.46, 33,321.40 and 23,861.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,304.46, 33,321.40 and 23,861.60 is: 32,714.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,304.46 : 33,321.40 = 23,861.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,304.46/33,321.40 = 23,861.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,304.46x = 33,321.40 × 23,861.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,304.46x = 795,101,918.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,101,918.24/24,304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,714.24

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