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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,338.10, 36,450.72 and 23,674.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,338.10, 36,450.72 and 23,674.17 is: 35,456.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,338.10 : 36,450.72 = 23,674.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,338.10/36,450.72 = 23,674.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,338.10x = 36,450.72 × 23,674.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,338.10x = 862,940,541.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,940,541.90/24,338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,456.36

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