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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,640.40, 34,023.68 and 23,402.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,640.40, 34,023.68 and 23,402.01 is: 32,313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,640.40 : 34,023.68 = 23,402.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,640.40/34,023.68 = 23,402.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,640.40x = 34,023.68 × 23,402.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,640.40x = 796,222,597.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,222,597.93/24,640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,313.70

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