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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,976.21, 34,463.69 and 24,304.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,976.21, 34,463.69 and 24,304.21 is: 33,536.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,976.21 : 34,463.69 = 24,304.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,976.21/34,463.69 = 24,304.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,976.21x = 34,463.69 × 24,304.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,976.21x = 837,612,637.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,612,637.61/24,976.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,536.42

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