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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,248.44, 36,295.26 and 23,329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,248.44, 36,295.26 and 23,329.72 is: 34,920.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,248.44 : 36,295.26 = 23,329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,248.44/36,295.26 = 23,329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,248.44x = 36,295.26 × 23,329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,248.44x = 846,758,253.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,758,253.13/24,248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,920.11

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