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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,667.54, 36,766.81 and 23,266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,667.54, 36,766.81 and 23,266.34 is: 34,678.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,667.54 : 36,766.81 = 23,266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,667.54/36,766.81 = 23,266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,667.54x = 36,766.81 × 23,266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,667.54x = 855,429,085.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,429,085.30/24,667.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,678.33

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