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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.23, 36,050.94 and 7,390.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.23, 36,050.94 and 7,390.90 is: 11,087.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.23 : 36,050.94 = 7,390.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.23/36,050.94 = 7,390.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.23x = 36,050.94 × 7,390.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.23x = 266,448,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,448,734.72/24,031.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,087.60

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