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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,049.46, 36,073.16 and 23,486.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,049.46, 36,073.16 and 23,486.31 is: 35,228.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,049.46 : 36,073.16 = 23,486.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,049.46/36,073.16 = 23,486.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,049.46x = 36,073.16 × 23,486.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,049.46x = 847,225,418.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,225,418.44/24,049.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,228.46

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