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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.40, 36,540.72 and 23,224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.40, 36,540.72 and 23,224.32 is: 34,876.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.40 : 36,540.72 = 23,224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.40/36,540.72 = 23,224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.40x = 36,540.72 × 23,224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.40x = 848,633,374.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,633,374.31/24,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,876.68

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