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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,805.82, 34,131.99 and 24,215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,805.82, 34,131.99 and 24,215.33 is: 33,319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,805.82 : 34,131.99 = 24,215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,805.82/34,131.99 = 24,215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,805.82x = 34,131.99 × 24,215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,805.82x = 826,517,321.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,517,321.55/24,805.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,319.50

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