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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,275.08, 47,253.11 and 24,052.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,275.08, 47,253.11 and 24,052.21 is: 33,159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,275.08 : 47,253.11 = 24,052.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,275.08/47,253.11 = 24,052.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,275.08x = 47,253.11 × 24,052.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,275.08x = 1,136,541,486.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,541,486.48/34,275.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,159.41

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