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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,259.20, 36,388.80 and 23,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,259.20, 36,388.80 and 23,287.20 is: 34,930.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,259.20 : 36,388.80 = 23,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,259.20/36,388.80 = 23,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,259.20x = 36,388.80 × 23,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,259.20x = 847,393,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,393,263.36/24,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,930.80

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