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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.67, 36,066.42 and 10,005.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.67, 36,066.42 and 10,005.39 is: 15,013.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.67 : 36,066.42 = 10,005.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.67/36,066.42 = 10,005.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.67x = 36,066.42 × 10,005.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.67x = 360,858,598.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,858,598.00/24,035.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,013.46

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