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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,488.64, 36,732.96 and 23,242.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,488.64, 36,732.96 and 23,242.05 is: 34,863.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,488.64 : 36,732.96 = 23,242.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,488.64/36,732.96 = 23,242.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,488.64x = 36,732.96 × 23,242.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,488.64x = 853,749,292.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,749,292.97/24,488.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,863.08

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