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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.60, 36,771.38 and 23,269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.60, 36,771.38 and 23,269.40 is: 34,682.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.60 : 36,771.38 = 23,269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.60/36,771.38 = 23,269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.60x = 36,771.38 × 23,269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.60x = 855,647,949.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,647,949.77/24,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,682.90

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