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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.43, 36,075.05 and 10,011.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.43, 36,075.05 and 10,011.14 is: 15,022.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.43 : 36,075.05 = 10,011.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.43/36,075.05 = 10,011.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.43x = 36,075.05 × 10,011.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.43x = 361,152,376.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,152,376.06/24,041.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,022.08

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