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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,036.54, 36,059.83 and 8,240.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,036.54, 36,059.83 and 8,240.94 is: 12,363.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,036.54 : 36,059.83 = 8,240.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,036.54/36,059.83 = 8,240.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,036.54x = 36,059.83 × 8,240.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,036.54x = 297,166,673.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,166,673.94/24,036.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,363.12

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