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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.10, 36,010.65 and 23,618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.10, 36,010.65 and 23,618.30 is: 35,427.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.10 : 36,010.65 = 23,618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.10/36,010.65 = 23,618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.10x = 36,010.65 × 23,618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.10x = 850,510,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,510,334.90/24,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,427.45

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