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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,032.70, 36,049.05 and 15,306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,032.70, 36,049.05 and 15,306.30 is: 22,959.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,032.70 : 36,049.05 = 15,306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,032.70/36,049.05 = 15,306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,032.70x = 36,049.05 × 15,306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,032.70x = 551,777,574.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,777,574.02/24,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,959.45

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