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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.59, 36,058.65 and 9,251.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.59, 36,058.65 and 9,251.47 is: 13,879.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.59 : 36,058.65 = 9,251.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.59/36,058.65 = 9,251.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.59x = 36,058.65 × 9,251.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.59x = 333,595,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,595,518.72/24,035.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,879.23

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