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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,424.80, 36,663.12 and 23,180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,424.80, 36,663.12 and 23,180.64 is: 34,795.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,424.80 : 36,663.12 = 23,180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,424.80/36,663.12 = 23,180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,424.80x = 36,663.12 × 23,180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,424.80x = 849,874,586.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,874,586.00/24,424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,795.56

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