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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,348.36, 36,609.48 and 22,423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,348.36, 36,609.48 and 22,423.80 is: 33,715.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,348.36 : 36,609.48 = 22,423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,348.36/36,609.48 = 22,423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,348.36x = 36,609.48 × 22,423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,348.36x = 820,923,657.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,923,657.62/24,348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,715.77

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