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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,026.10, 36,039.15 and 8,445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,026.10, 36,039.15 and 8,445.30 is: 12,667.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,026.10 : 36,039.15 = 8,445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,026.10/36,039.15 = 8,445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,026.10x = 36,039.15 × 8,445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,026.10x = 304,361,433.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,361,433.50/24,026.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,667.95

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