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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,671.70, 37,007.55 and 23,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,671.70, 37,007.55 and 23,246.10 is: 34,869.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,671.70 : 37,007.55 = 23,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,671.70/37,007.55 = 23,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,671.70x = 37,007.55 × 23,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,671.70x = 860,281,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,281,208.06/24,671.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,869.15

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