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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,308.46, 33,326.91 and 23,865.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,308.46, 33,326.91 and 23,865.62 is: 32,719.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,308.46 : 33,326.91 = 23,865.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,308.46/33,326.91 = 23,865.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,308.46x = 33,326.91 × 23,865.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,308.46x = 795,367,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,367,203.20/24,308.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,719.77

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