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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,834.30, 37,251.45 and 23,682.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,834.30, 37,251.45 and 23,682.30 is: 35,523.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,834.30 : 37,251.45 = 23,682.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,834.30/37,251.45 = 23,682.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,834.30x = 37,251.45 × 23,682.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,834.30x = 882,200,014.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,200,014.34/24,834.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,523.45

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