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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,414.89, 36,622.33 and 23,168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,414.89, 36,622.33 and 23,168.30 is: 34,752.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,414.89 : 36,622.33 = 23,168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,414.89/36,622.33 = 23,168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,414.89x = 36,622.33 × 23,168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,414.89x = 848,476,887.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,476,887.11/24,414.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,752.44

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