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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,619.65, 34,204.48 and 24,324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,619.65, 34,204.48 and 24,324.40 is: 33,794.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,619.65 : 34,204.48 = 24,324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,619.65/34,204.48 = 24,324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,619.65x = 34,204.48 × 24,324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,619.65x = 832,003,435.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,003,435.26/24,619.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,794.29

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