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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.10, 36,609.15 and 24,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.10, 36,609.15 and 24,233.30 is: 36,349.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.10 : 36,609.15 = 24,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.10/36,609.15 = 24,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.10x = 36,609.15 × 24,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.10x = 887,160,514.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,160,514.70/24,406.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,349.95

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