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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,421.90, 36,632.82 and 23,175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,421.90, 36,632.82 and 23,175.30 is: 34,762.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,421.90 : 36,632.82 = 23,175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,421.90/36,632.82 = 23,175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,421.90x = 36,632.82 × 23,175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,421.90x = 848,976,593.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,976,593.35/24,421.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,762.92

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