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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.09, 36,238.77 and 23,125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.09, 36,238.77 and 23,125.66 is: 34,741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.09 : 36,238.77 = 23,125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.09/36,238.77 = 23,125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.09x = 36,238.77 × 23,125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.09x = 838,045,383.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,045,383.24/24,122.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,741.82

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