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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.40, 36,422.10 and 23,698.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.40, 36,422.10 and 23,698.20 is: 35,547.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.40 : 36,422.10 = 23,698.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.40/36,422.10 = 23,698.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.40x = 36,422.10 × 23,698.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.40x = 863,138,210.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,138,210.22/24,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,547.30

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