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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,256.96, 45,897.84 and 24,858.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,256.96, 45,897.84 and 24,858.88 is: 34,307.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,256.96 : 45,897.84 = 24,858.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,256.96/45,897.84 = 24,858.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,256.96x = 45,897.84 × 24,858.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,256.96x = 1,140,968,896.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,968,896.82/33,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,307.67

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