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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,588.64, 36,897.54 and 23,031.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,588.64, 36,897.54 and 23,031.92 is: 34,561.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,588.64 : 36,897.54 = 23,031.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,588.64/36,897.54 = 23,031.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,588.64x = 36,897.54 × 23,031.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,588.64x = 849,821,189.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,821,189.48/24,588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,561.54

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