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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,671.48, 36,772.69 and 23,270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,671.48, 36,772.69 and 23,270.28 is: 34,684.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,671.48 : 36,772.69 = 23,270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,671.48/36,772.69 = 23,270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,671.48x = 36,772.69 × 23,270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,671.48x = 855,710,734.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,710,734.48/24,671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,684.21

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