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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,040.65, 36,063.87 and 10,010.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,040.65, 36,063.87 and 10,010.16 is: 15,016.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,040.65 : 36,063.87 = 10,010.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,040.65/36,063.87 = 10,010.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,040.65x = 36,063.87 × 10,010.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,040.65x = 361,005,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,005,108.92/24,040.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,016.45

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