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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,599.76, 36,892.08 and 23,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,599.76, 36,892.08 and 23,258.40 is: 34,880.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,599.76 : 36,892.08 = 23,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,599.76/36,892.08 = 23,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,599.76x = 36,892.08 × 23,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,599.76x = 858,050,753.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,050,753.47/24,599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,880.45

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