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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,125.91, 36,244.50 and 23,129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,125.91, 36,244.50 and 23,129.47 is: 34,747.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,125.91 : 36,244.50 = 23,129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,125.91/36,244.50 = 23,129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,125.91x = 36,244.50 × 23,129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,125.91x = 838,316,075.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,316,075.42/24,125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,747.54

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