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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,029.76, 35,822.52 and 23,651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,029.76, 35,822.52 and 23,651.04 is: 35,257.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,029.76 : 35,822.52 = 23,651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,029.76/35,822.52 = 23,651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,029.76x = 35,822.52 × 23,651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,029.76x = 847,239,853.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,239,853.42/24,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,257.94

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