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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,417.70, 36,626.55 and 23,769.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,417.70, 36,626.55 and 23,769.70 is: 35,654.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,417.70 : 36,626.55 = 23,769.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,417.70/36,626.55 = 23,769.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,417.70x = 36,626.55 × 23,769.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,417.70x = 870,602,105.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,602,105.54/24,417.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,654.55

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