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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,030.76, 36,046.14 and 9,236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,030.76, 36,046.14 and 9,236.92 is: 13,855.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,030.76 : 36,046.14 = 9,236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,030.76/36,046.14 = 9,236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,030.76x = 36,046.14 × 9,236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,030.76x = 332,955,311.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,955,311.49/24,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.38

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