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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.40, 36,011.10 and 23,853.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.40, 36,011.10 and 23,853.80 is: 35,780.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.40 : 36,011.10 = 23,853.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.40/36,011.10 = 23,853.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.40x = 36,011.10 × 23,853.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.40x = 859,001,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,001,577.18/24,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,780.70

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