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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,312.98, 36,213.77 and 23,175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,312.98, 36,213.77 and 23,175.38 is: 34,519.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,312.98 : 36,213.77 = 23,175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,312.98/36,213.77 = 23,175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,312.98x = 36,213.77 × 23,175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,312.98x = 839,267,670.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,267,670.94/24,312.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,519.33

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