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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,141.06, 36,172.13 and 23,218.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,141.06, 36,172.13 and 23,218.43 is: 34,789.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,141.06 : 36,172.13 = 23,218.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,141.06/36,172.13 = 23,218.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,141.06x = 36,172.13 × 23,218.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,141.06x = 839,859,771.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,859,771.40/24,141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,789.68

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