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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,118.73, 36,233.68 and 23,122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,118.73, 36,233.68 and 23,122.31 is: 34,736.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,118.73 : 36,233.68 = 23,122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,118.73/36,233.68 = 23,122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,118.73x = 36,233.68 × 23,122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,118.73x = 837,806,142.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,806,142.43/24,118.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,736.75

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