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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,688.98, 36,998.19 and 23,358.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,688.98, 36,998.19 and 23,358.42 is: 35,004.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,688.98 : 36,998.19 = 23,358.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,688.98/36,998.19 = 23,358.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,688.98x = 36,998.19 × 23,358.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,688.98x = 864,219,261.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,219,261.26/24,688.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,004.25

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