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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,287.92, 36,186.32 and 23,945.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,287.92, 36,186.32 and 23,945.52 is: 35,676.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,287.92 : 36,186.32 = 23,945.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,287.92/36,186.32 = 23,945.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,287.92x = 36,186.32 × 23,945.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,287.92x = 866,500,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,500,249.29/24,287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,676.18

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