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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.54, 33,639.37 and 23,032.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.54, 33,639.37 and 23,032.81 is: 31,807.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.54 : 33,639.37 = 23,032.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.54/33,639.37 = 23,032.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.54x = 33,639.37 × 23,032.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.54x = 774,809,187.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,809,187.66/24,359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,807.22

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