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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,028.60, 36,042.90 and 11,510.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,028.60, 36,042.90 and 11,510.50 is: 17,265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,028.60 : 36,042.90 = 11,510.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,028.60/36,042.90 = 11,510.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,028.60x = 36,042.90 × 11,510.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,028.60x = 414,871,800.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,871,800.45/24,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,265.75

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