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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,009.60, 46,836.48 and 24,563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,009.60, 46,836.48 and 24,563.20 is: 33,827.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,009.60 : 46,836.48 = 24,563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,009.60/46,836.48 = 24,563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,009.60x = 46,836.48 × 24,563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,009.60x = 1,150,453,825.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,453,825.54/34,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,827.33

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