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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,040.93, 36,074.30 and 10,010.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,040.93, 36,074.30 and 10,010.64 is: 15,021.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,040.93 : 36,074.30 = 10,010.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,040.93/36,074.30 = 10,010.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,040.93x = 36,074.30 × 10,010.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,040.93x = 361,126,830.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,126,830.55/24,040.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,021.33

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