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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,028.58, 36,035.94 and 9,031.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,028.58, 36,035.94 and 9,031.05 is: 13,543.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,028.58 : 36,035.94 = 9,031.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,028.58/36,035.94 = 9,031.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,028.58x = 36,035.94 × 9,031.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,028.58x = 325,442,375.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,442,375.94/24,028.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.97

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