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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.16, 36,007.98 and 7,365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.16, 36,007.98 and 7,365.30 is: 11,048.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.16 : 36,007.98 = 7,365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.16/36,007.98 = 7,365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.16x = 36,007.98 × 7,365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.16x = 265,209,575.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,209,575.09/24,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,048.02

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