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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,932.56, 34,336.92 and 24,388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,932.56, 34,336.92 and 24,388.24 is: 33,587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,932.56 : 34,336.92 = 24,388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,932.56/34,336.92 = 24,388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,932.56x = 34,336.92 × 24,388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,932.56x = 837,417,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,417,045.82/24,932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,587.29

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