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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,278.91, 36,162.09 and 23,199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,278.91, 36,162.09 and 23,199.36 is: 34,554.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,278.91 : 36,162.09 = 23,199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,278.91/36,162.09 = 23,199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,278.91x = 36,162.09 × 23,199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,278.91x = 838,937,344.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,937,344.26/24,278.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,554.16

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