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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.60, 36,235.74 and 23,190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.60, 36,235.74 and 23,190 is: 34,541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.60 : 36,235.74 = 23,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.60/36,235.74 = 23,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.60x = 36,235.74 × 23,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.60x = 840,306,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,306,810.60/24,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,541.30

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