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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,929.55, 34,332.78 and 24,385.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,929.55, 34,332.78 and 24,385.23 is: 33,583.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,929.55 : 34,332.78 = 24,385.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,929.55/34,332.78 = 24,385.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,929.55x = 34,332.78 × 24,385.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,929.55x = 837,212,736.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,212,736.84/24,929.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,583.15

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