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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,279.91, 36,163.58 and 23,200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,279.91, 36,163.58 and 23,200.36 is: 34,555.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,279.91 : 36,163.58 = 23,200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,279.91/36,163.58 = 23,200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,279.91x = 36,163.58 × 23,200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,279.91x = 839,008,074.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,008,074.89/24,279.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,555.65

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