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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.40, 36,011.10 and 23,618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.40, 36,011.10 and 23,618.60 is: 35,427.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.40 : 36,011.10 = 23,618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.40/36,011.10 = 23,618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.40x = 36,011.10 × 23,618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.40x = 850,531,766.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,531,766.46/24,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,427.90

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