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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,720.72, 46,552.08 and 24,635.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,720.72, 46,552.08 and 24,635.88 is: 34,010.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,720.72 : 46,552.08 = 24,635.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,720.72/46,552.08 = 24,635.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,720.72x = 46,552.08 × 24,635.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,720.72x = 1,146,851,100.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,851,100.69/33,720.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,010.28

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