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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.26, 36,049.90 and 9,239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.26, 36,049.90 and 9,239.42 is: 13,859.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.26 : 36,049.90 = 9,239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.26/36,049.90 = 9,239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.26x = 36,049.90 × 9,239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.26x = 333,080,167.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,080,167.06/24,033.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,859.13

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