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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,997.56, 34,426.62 and 24,453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,997.56, 34,426.62 and 24,453.24 is: 33,676.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,997.56 : 34,426.62 = 24,453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,997.56/34,426.62 = 24,453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,997.56x = 34,426.62 × 24,453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,997.56x = 841,842,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,842,401.25/24,997.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,676.98

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