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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,805.60, 37,160.88 and 23,971.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,805.60, 37,160.88 and 23,971.84 is: 35,911.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,805.60 : 37,160.88 = 23,971.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,805.60/37,160.88 = 23,971.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,805.60x = 37,160.88 × 23,971.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,805.60x = 890,814,669.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,814,669.62/24,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,911.84

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