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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,871.08, 37,306.62 and 23,350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,871.08, 37,306.62 and 23,350.44 is: 35,025.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,871.08 : 37,306.62 = 23,350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,871.08/37,306.62 = 23,350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,871.08x = 37,306.62 × 23,350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,871.08x = 871,125,991.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,125,991.91/24,871.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,025.66

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