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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,434.79, 33,718.50 and 23,718.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,434.79, 33,718.50 and 23,718.21 is: 32,729.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,434.79 : 33,718.50 = 23,718.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,434.79/33,718.50 = 23,718.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,434.79x = 33,718.50 × 23,718.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,434.79x = 799,742,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,742,463.89/24,434.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,729.66

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