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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,934.56, 34,555.28 and 24,461.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,934.56, 34,555.28 and 24,461.46 is: 33,899.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,934.56 : 34,555.28 = 24,461.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,934.56/34,555.28 = 24,461.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,934.56x = 34,555.28 × 24,461.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,934.56x = 845,272,477.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,272,477.20/24,934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,899.63

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