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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,870.44, 34,304.10 and 23,807.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,870.44, 34,304.10 and 23,807.72 is: 32,838.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,870.44 : 34,304.10 = 23,807.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,870.44/34,304.10 = 23,807.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,870.44x = 34,304.10 × 23,807.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,870.44x = 816,702,407.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,702,407.65/24,870.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,838.28

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