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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,821.97, 37,418.92 and 23,172.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,821.97, 37,418.92 and 23,172.27 is: 34,932.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,821.97 : 37,418.92 = 23,172.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,821.97/37,418.92 = 23,172.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,821.97x = 37,418.92 × 23,172.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,821.97x = 867,081,317.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,081,317.35/24,821.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,932.01

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