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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,109.64, 36,376.52 and 23,281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,109.64, 36,376.52 and 23,281.28 is: 35,126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,109.64 : 36,376.52 = 23,281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,109.64/36,376.52 = 23,281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,109.64x = 36,376.52 × 23,281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,109.64x = 846,891,947.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,891,947.55/24,109.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,126.69

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