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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,855.71, 34,255.24 and 23,277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,855.71, 34,255.24 and 23,277.42 is: 32,080.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,855.71 : 34,255.24 = 23,277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,855.71/34,255.24 = 23,277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,855.71x = 34,255.24 × 23,277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,855.71x = 797,373,550.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,373,550.49/24,855.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,080.10

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