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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,971.16, 34,505.82 and 23,756.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,971.16, 34,505.82 and 23,756.28 is: 32,827.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,971.16 : 34,505.82 = 23,756.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,971.16/34,505.82 = 23,756.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,971.16x = 34,505.82 × 23,756.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,971.16x = 819,729,921.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,729,921.55/24,971.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,827.07

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