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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.34, 36,369.91 and 23,949.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.34, 36,369.91 and 23,949.48 is: 35,709.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.34 : 36,369.91 = 23,949.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.34/36,369.91 = 23,949.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.34x = 36,369.91 × 23,949.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.34x = 871,040,432.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,040,432.15/24,392.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,709.59

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