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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.53, 36,239.42 and 23,126.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.53, 36,239.42 and 23,126.10 is: 34,742.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.53 : 36,239.42 = 23,126.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.53/36,239.42 = 23,126.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.53x = 36,239.42 × 23,126.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.53x = 838,076,450.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,076,450.86/24,122.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,742.48

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