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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,665.90, 34,268.54 and 24,370.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,665.90, 34,268.54 and 24,370.65 is: 33,858.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,665.90 : 34,268.54 = 24,370.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,665.90/34,268.54 = 24,370.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,665.90x = 34,268.54 × 24,370.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,665.90x = 835,146,472.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,146,472.50/24,665.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,858.35

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