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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.40, 36,645.60 and 23,163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.40, 36,645.60 and 23,163.20 is: 34,744.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.40 : 36,645.60 = 23,163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.40/36,645.60 = 23,163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.40x = 36,645.60 × 23,163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.40x = 848,829,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,829,361.92/24,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,744.80

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