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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,901.12, 34,397.09 and 23,129.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,901.12, 34,397.09 and 23,129.65 is: 31,950.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,901.12 : 34,397.09 = 23,129.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,901.12/34,397.09 = 23,129.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,901.12x = 34,397.09 × 23,129.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,901.12x = 795,592,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,592,652.72/24,901.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,950.08

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