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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,960.56, 34,448.92 and 24,140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,960.56, 34,448.92 and 24,140.04 is: 33,316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,960.56 : 34,448.92 = 24,140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,960.56/34,448.92 = 24,140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,960.56x = 34,448.92 × 24,140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,960.56x = 831,598,306.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,598,306.76/24,960.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,316.49

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