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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,289.61, 36,377.93 and 23,447.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,289.61, 36,377.93 and 23,447.78 is: 35,117.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,289.61 : 36,377.93 = 23,447.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,289.61/36,377.93 = 23,447.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,289.61x = 36,377.93 × 23,447.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,289.61x = 852,981,400.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,981,400.37/24,289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,117.14

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