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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,936.81, 34,558.40 and 24,463.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,936.81, 34,558.40 and 24,463.71 is: 33,902.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,936.81 : 34,558.40 = 24,463.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,936.81/34,558.40 = 24,463.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,936.81x = 34,558.40 × 24,463.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,936.81x = 845,426,736.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,426,736.82/24,936.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,902.76

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