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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,974.55, 34,394.72 and 24,430.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,974.55, 34,394.72 and 24,430.23 is: 33,645.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,974.55 : 34,394.72 = 24,430.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,974.55/34,394.72 = 24,430.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,974.55x = 34,394.72 × 24,430.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,974.55x = 840,270,798.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,270,798.23/24,974.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,645.08

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