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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,502.92, 33,593.74 and 24,060.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,502.92, 33,593.74 and 24,060.05 is: 32,986.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,502.92 : 33,593.74 = 24,060.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,502.92/33,593.74 = 24,060.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,502.92x = 33,593.74 × 24,060.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,502.92x = 808,267,064.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,267,064.09/24,502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,986.56

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