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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,121.53, 36,237.92 and 23,125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,121.53, 36,237.92 and 23,125.10 is: 34,740.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,121.53 : 36,237.92 = 23,125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,121.53/36,237.92 = 23,125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,121.53x = 36,237.92 × 23,125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,121.53x = 838,005,226.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,005,226.98/24,121.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,740.96

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