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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,354.71, 33,632.72 and 23,027.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,354.71, 33,632.72 and 23,027.92 is: 31,800.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,354.71 : 33,632.72 = 23,027.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,354.71/33,632.72 = 23,027.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,354.71x = 33,632.72 × 23,027.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,354.71x = 774,491,559.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,491,559.03/24,354.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,800.48

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