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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.76, 36,016.80 and 16,037.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.76, 36,016.80 and 16,037.44 is: 24,033.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.76 : 36,016.80 = 16,037.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.76/36,016.80 = 16,037.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.76x = 36,016.80 × 16,037.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.76x = 577,617,268.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,617,268.99/24,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,033.58

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