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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.09, 36,076.05 and 10,011.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.09, 36,076.05 and 10,011.81 is: 15,023.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.09 : 36,076.05 = 10,011.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.09/36,076.05 = 10,011.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.09x = 36,076.05 × 10,011.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.09x = 361,186,558.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,186,558.15/24,042.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,023.09

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