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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,588, 36,789.68 and 23,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,588, 36,789.68 and 23,254.24 is: 34,794.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,588 : 36,789.68 = 23,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,588/36,789.68 = 23,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,588x = 36,789.68 × 23,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,588x = 855,516,048.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,516,048.24/24,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,794.05

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