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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,027.93, 36,041.99 and 15,760.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,027.93, 36,041.99 and 15,760.26 is: 23,640.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,027.93 : 36,041.99 = 15,760.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,027.93/36,041.99 = 15,760.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,027.93x = 36,041.99 × 15,760.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,027.93x = 568,031,054.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,031,054.52/24,027.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,640.45

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