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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,598.76, 36,898.12 and 23,403.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,598.76, 36,898.12 and 23,403.64 is: 35,105.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,598.76 : 36,898.12 = 23,403.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,598.76/36,898.12 = 23,403.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,598.76x = 36,898.12 × 23,403.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,598.76x = 863,550,317.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,550,317.16/24,598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,105.44

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