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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663, 34,099.80 and 23,561.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663, 34,099.80 and 23,561.40 is: 32,576.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663 : 34,099.80 = 23,561.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663/34,099.80 = 23,561.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663x = 34,099.80 × 23,561.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663x = 803,439,027.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,439,027.72/24,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,576.69

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