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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,650.24, 36,999.12 and 23,318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,650.24, 36,999.12 and 23,318.24 is: 34,999.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,650.24 : 36,999.12 = 23,318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,650.24/36,999.12 = 23,318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,650.24x = 36,999.12 × 23,318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,650.24x = 862,754,359.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,754,359.95/24,650.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,999.84

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