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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,624.62, 35,436.89 and 8,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,624.62, 35,436.89 and 8,042.24 is: 12,063.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,624.62 : 35,436.89 = 8,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,624.62/35,436.89 = 8,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,624.62x = 35,436.89 × 8,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,624.62x = 284,992,082.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,992,082.93/23,624.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.35

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