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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,064.80, 36,140.40 and 23,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,064.80, 36,140.40 and 23,287.20 is: 34,972.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,064.80 : 36,140.40 = 23,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,064.80/36,140.40 = 23,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,064.80x = 36,140.40 × 23,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,064.80x = 841,608,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,608,722.88/24,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,972.60

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