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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,320.31, 36,469.53 and 23,554.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,320.31, 36,469.53 and 23,554.86 is: 35,321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,320.31 : 36,469.53 = 23,554.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,320.31/36,469.53 = 23,554.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,320.31x = 36,469.53 × 23,554.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,320.31x = 859,034,673.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,034,673.42/24,320.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,321.70

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