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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,958.80, 34,373.16 and 24,414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,958.80, 34,373.16 and 24,414.48 is: 33,623.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,958.80 : 34,373.16 = 24,414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,958.80/34,373.16 = 24,414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,958.80x = 34,373.16 × 24,414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,958.80x = 839,202,827.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,202,827.36/24,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,623.52

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