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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,473.95, 36,544.57 and 23,087.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,473.95, 36,544.57 and 23,087.94 is: 34,474.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,473.95 : 36,544.57 = 23,087.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,473.95/36,544.57 = 23,087.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,473.95x = 36,544.57 × 23,087.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,473.95x = 843,738,644.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,738,644.72/24,473.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,474.97

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