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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,979.77, 34,438.50 and 24,205.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,979.77, 34,438.50 and 24,205.82 is: 33,371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,979.77 : 34,438.50 = 24,205.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,979.77/34,438.50 = 24,205.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,979.77x = 34,438.50 × 24,205.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,979.77x = 833,611,959.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,611,959.88/24,979.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,371.48

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