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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,907.56, 37,361.34 and 23,661.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,907.56, 37,361.34 and 23,661.72 is: 35,492.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,907.56 : 37,361.34 = 23,661.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,907.56/37,361.34 = 23,661.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,907.56x = 37,361.34 × 23,661.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,907.56x = 884,033,565.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,033,565.90/24,907.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,492.58

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