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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,617.20, 36,949.56 and 23,285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,617.20, 36,949.56 and 23,285.20 is: 34,950.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,617.20 : 36,949.56 = 23,285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,617.20/36,949.56 = 23,285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,617.20x = 36,949.56 × 23,285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,617.20x = 860,377,894.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,377,894.51/24,617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,950.27

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