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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.84, 36,040.80 and 9,248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.84, 36,040.80 and 9,248.48 is: 13,867.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.84 : 36,040.80 = 9,248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.84/36,040.80 = 9,248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.84x = 36,040.80 × 9,248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.84x = 333,322,617.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,322,617.98/24,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,867.73

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