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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,588.03, 33,849.46 and 23,458.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,588.03, 33,849.46 and 23,458.27 is: 32,294.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,588.03 : 33,849.46 = 23,458.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,588.03/33,849.46 = 23,458.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,588.03x = 33,849.46 × 23,458.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,588.03x = 794,049,772.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,049,772.03/24,588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,294.16

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