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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,977.72, 34,465.76 and 24,305.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,977.72, 34,465.76 and 24,305.72 is: 33,538.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,977.72 : 34,465.76 = 24,305.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,977.72/34,465.76 = 24,305.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,977.72x = 34,465.76 × 24,305.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,977.72x = 837,715,112.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,715,112.15/24,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,538.49

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