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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,026.63, 36,045.71 and 10,875.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,026.63, 36,045.71 and 10,875.47 is: 16,315.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,026.63 : 36,045.71 = 10,875.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,026.63/36,045.71 = 10,875.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,026.63x = 36,045.71 × 10,875.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,026.63x = 392,013,843.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,013,843.91/24,026.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,315.81

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