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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,979.68, 46,848.96 and 24,300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,979.68, 46,848.96 and 24,300.72 is: 33,504.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,979.68 : 46,848.96 = 24,300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,979.68/46,848.96 = 24,300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,979.68x = 46,848.96 × 24,300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,979.68x = 1,138,463,459.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,463,459.25/33,979.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,504.24

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