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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,936.16, 34,457.52 and 23,721.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,936.16, 34,457.52 and 23,721.28 is: 32,778.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,936.16 : 34,457.52 = 23,721.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,936.16/34,457.52 = 23,721.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,936.16x = 34,457.52 × 23,721.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,936.16x = 817,376,480.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,376,480.03/24,936.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,778.76

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