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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,927.30, 34,329.69 and 24,382.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,927.30, 34,329.69 and 24,382.98 is: 33,580.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,927.30 : 34,329.69 = 24,382.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,927.30/34,329.69 = 24,382.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,927.30x = 34,329.69 × 24,382.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,927.30x = 837,060,144.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,060,144.68/24,927.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,580.06

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