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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,098.70, 36,161.01 and 23,226.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,098.70, 36,161.01 and 23,226.06 is: 34,851.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,098.70 : 36,161.01 = 23,226.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,098.70/36,161.01 = 23,226.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,098.70x = 36,161.01 × 23,226.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,098.70x = 839,877,787.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,877,787.92/24,098.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,851.58

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