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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,034.76, 36,035.16 and 9,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,034.76, 36,035.16 and 9,231.20 is: 13,840.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,034.76 : 36,035.16 = 9,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,034.76/36,035.16 = 9,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,034.76x = 36,035.16 × 9,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,034.76x = 332,647,768.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,647,768.99/24,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,840.28

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