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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,587.72, 36,848.63 and 23,013.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,587.72, 36,848.63 and 23,013.08 is: 34,488.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,587.72 : 36,848.63 = 23,013.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,587.72/36,848.63 = 23,013.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,587.72x = 36,848.63 × 23,013.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,587.72x = 848,000,285.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,000,285.84/24,587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,488.78

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