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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,269.90, 36,148.68 and 23,190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,269.90, 36,148.68 and 23,190.35 is: 34,540.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,269.90 : 36,148.68 = 23,190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,269.90/36,148.68 = 23,190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,269.90x = 36,148.68 × 23,190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,269.90x = 838,300,360.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,300,360.49/24,269.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,540.75

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