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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,421.53, 47,451.43 and 24,332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,421.53, 47,451.43 and 24,332.17 is: 33,542.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,421.53 : 47,451.43 = 24,332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,421.53/47,451.43 = 24,332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,421.53x = 47,451.43 × 24,332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,421.53x = 1,154,596,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,596,261.50/34,421.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,542.85

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