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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,647.70, 36,971.55 and 23,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,647.70, 36,971.55 and 23,999.70 is: 35,999.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,647.70 : 36,971.55 = 23,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,647.70/36,971.55 = 23,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,647.70x = 36,971.55 × 23,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,647.70x = 887,306,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,306,108.54/24,647.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,999.55

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