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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,483.69, 33,567.44 and 24,040.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,483.69, 33,567.44 and 24,040.82 is: 32,960.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,483.69 : 33,567.44 = 24,040.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,483.69/33,567.44 = 24,040.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,483.69x = 33,567.44 × 24,040.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,483.69x = 806,988,615.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,988,615.06/24,483.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,960.26

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