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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,585.93, 36,908.15 and 23,583.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,585.93, 36,908.15 and 23,583.35 is: 35,403.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,585.93 : 36,908.15 = 23,583.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,585.93/36,908.15 = 23,583.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,585.93x = 36,908.15 × 23,583.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,585.93x = 870,417,516.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,417,516.85/24,585.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,403.07

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