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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,720.22, 46,551.39 and 24,635.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,720.22, 46,551.39 and 24,635.38 is: 34,009.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,720.22 : 46,551.39 = 24,635.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,720.22/46,551.39 = 24,635.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,720.22x = 46,551.39 × 24,635.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,720.22x = 1,146,810,826.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,810,826.24/33,720.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,009.59

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