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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,341.72, 36,523.94 and 23,948.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,341.72, 36,523.94 and 23,948.60 is: 35,934.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,341.72 : 36,523.94 = 23,948.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,341.72/36,523.94 = 23,948.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,341.72x = 36,523.94 × 23,948.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,341.72x = 874,697,229.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,697,229.48/24,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,934.08

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