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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,015.40, 36,033.90 and 8,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,015.40, 36,033.90 and 8,444.20 is: 12,670.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,015.40 : 36,033.90 = 8,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,015.40/36,033.90 = 8,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,015.40x = 36,033.90 × 8,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,015.40x = 304,277,458.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,277,458.38/24,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,670.10

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