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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.21, 36,050.22 and 9,798.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.21, 36,050.22 and 9,798.09 is: 14,691.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.21 : 36,050.22 = 9,798.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.21/36,050.22 = 9,798.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.21x = 36,050.22 × 9,798.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.21x = 353,223,300.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,223,300.08/24,042.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,691.80

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