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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,461.64, 36,692.46 and 23,215.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,461.64, 36,692.46 and 23,215.05 is: 34,822.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,461.64 : 36,692.46 = 23,215.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,461.64/36,692.46 = 23,215.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,461.64x = 36,692.46 × 23,215.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,461.64x = 851,817,293.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,817,293.52/24,461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,822.58

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