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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,259.80, 36,389.70 and 23,287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,259.80, 36,389.70 and 23,287.80 is: 34,931.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,259.80 : 36,389.70 = 23,287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,259.80/36,389.70 = 23,287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,259.80x = 36,389.70 × 23,287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,259.80x = 847,436,055.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,436,055.66/24,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,931.70

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