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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.02, 36,251.01 and 23,176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.02, 36,251.01 and 23,176.14 is: 34,774.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.02 : 36,251.01 = 23,176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.02/36,251.01 = 23,176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.02x = 36,251.01 × 23,176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.02x = 840,158,482.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,158,482.90/24,160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,774.74

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