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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.09, 36,059.94 and 11,394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.09, 36,059.94 and 11,394.56 is: 17,095.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.09 : 36,059.94 = 11,394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.09/36,059.94 = 11,394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.09x = 36,059.94 × 11,394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.09x = 410,887,149.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,887,149.93/24,035.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,095.30

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