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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,461.11, 33,751.70 and 23,215.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,461.11, 33,751.70 and 23,215.43 is: 32,032.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,461.11 : 33,751.70 = 23,215.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,461.11/33,751.70 = 23,215.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,461.11x = 33,751.70 × 23,215.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,461.11x = 783,560,414.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,560,414.68/24,461.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,032.90

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