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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,560.80, 36,884.40 and 23,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,560.80, 36,884.40 and 23,783.20 is: 35,716.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,560.80 : 36,884.40 = 23,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,560.80/36,884.40 = 23,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,560.80x = 36,884.40 × 23,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,560.80x = 877,229,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,229,062.08/24,560.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,716.63

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