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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,975.71, 34,463.00 and 24,303.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,975.71, 34,463.00 and 24,303.71 is: 33,535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,975.71 : 34,463.00 = 24,303.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,975.71/34,463.00 = 24,303.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,975.71x = 34,463.00 × 24,303.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,975.71x = 837,578,636.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,578,636.21/24,975.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,535.73

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