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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,333.24, 36,327.03 and 23,469.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,333.24, 36,327.03 and 23,469.24 is: 35,037.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,333.24 : 36,327.03 = 23,469.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,333.24/36,327.03 = 23,469.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,333.24x = 36,327.03 × 23,469.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,333.24x = 852,567,785.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,567,785.56/24,333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,037.17

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