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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,125.54, 36,243.93 and 23,129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,125.54, 36,243.93 and 23,129.10 is: 34,746.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,125.54 : 36,243.93 = 23,129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,125.54/36,243.93 = 23,129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,125.54x = 36,243.93 × 23,129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,125.54x = 838,289,481.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,289,481.36/24,125.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,746.97

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