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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,963.58, 34,187.42 and 24,635.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,963.58, 34,187.42 and 24,635.53 is: 33,738.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,963.58 : 34,187.42 = 24,635.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,963.58/34,187.42 = 24,635.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,963.58x = 34,187.42 × 24,635.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,963.58x = 842,225,211.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,225,211.03/24,963.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,738.16

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