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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.70, 36,422.55 and 23,309.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.70, 36,422.55 and 23,309.70 is: 34,964.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.70 : 36,422.55 = 23,309.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.70/36,422.55 = 23,309.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.70x = 36,422.55 × 23,309.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.70x = 848,998,713.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,998,713.74/24,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,964.55

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