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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.32, 36,045.60 and 23,995.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.32, 36,045.60 and 23,995.76 is: 35,993.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.32 : 36,045.60 = 23,995.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.32/36,045.60 = 23,995.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.32x = 36,045.60 × 23,995.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.32x = 864,941,566.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,941,566.66/24,030.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,993.76

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