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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,501.92, 33,592.37 and 24,059.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,501.92, 33,592.37 and 24,059.05 is: 32,985.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,501.92 : 33,592.37 = 24,059.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,501.92/33,592.37 = 24,059.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,501.92x = 33,592.37 × 24,059.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,501.92x = 808,200,305.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,200,305.17/24,501.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,985.19

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