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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,119.03, 36,234.17 and 23,122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,119.03, 36,234.17 and 23,122.60 is: 34,737.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,119.03 : 36,234.17 = 23,122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,119.03/36,234.17 = 23,122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,119.03x = 36,234.17 × 23,122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,119.03x = 837,828,219.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,828,219.24/24,119.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,737.23

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