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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,942.92, 34,425.52 and 23,821.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,942.92, 34,425.52 and 23,821.88 is: 32,878.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,942.92 : 34,425.52 = 23,821.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,942.92/34,425.52 = 23,821.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,942.92x = 34,425.52 × 23,821.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,942.92x = 820,080,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,080,606.38/24,942.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,878.29

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