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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.72, 36,029.28 and 9,031.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.72, 36,029.28 and 9,031.68 is: 13,541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.72 : 36,029.28 = 9,031.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.72/36,029.28 = 9,031.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.72x = 36,029.28 × 9,031.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.72x = 325,404,927.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,404,927.59/24,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.21

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