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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,999.56, 34,429.38 and 24,455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,999.56, 34,429.38 and 24,455.24 is: 33,679.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,999.56 : 34,429.38 = 24,455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,999.56/34,429.38 = 24,455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,999.56x = 34,429.38 × 24,455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,999.56x = 841,978,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,978,750.95/24,999.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,679.74

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