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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,408.82, 33,856.72 and 23,761.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,408.82, 33,856.72 and 23,761.05 is: 32,958.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,408.82 : 33,856.72 = 23,761.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,408.82/33,856.72 = 23,761.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,408.82x = 33,856.72 × 23,761.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,408.82x = 804,471,194.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,471,194.52/24,408.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,958.22

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