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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.28, 36,052.29 and 10,878.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.28, 36,052.29 and 10,878.06 is: 16,316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.28 : 36,052.29 = 10,878.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.28/36,052.29 = 10,878.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.28x = 36,052.29 × 10,878.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.28x = 392,178,973.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,178,973.76/24,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,316.80

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