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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,511.27, 33,605.23 and 24,068.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,511.27, 33,605.23 and 24,068.40 is: 32,998.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,511.27 : 33,605.23 = 24,068.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,511.27/33,605.23 = 24,068.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,511.27x = 33,605.23 × 24,068.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,511.27x = 808,823,829.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,823,829.36/24,511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,998.05

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