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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.82, 36,532.46 and 23,079.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.82, 36,532.46 and 23,079.82 is: 34,462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.82 : 36,532.46 = 23,079.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.82/36,532.46 = 23,079.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.82x = 36,532.46 × 23,079.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.82x = 843,162,600.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,162,600.96/24,465.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,462.88

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