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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.72, 36,063.54 and 10,885.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.72, 36,063.54 and 10,885.56 is: 16,328.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.72 : 36,063.54 = 10,885.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.72/36,063.54 = 10,885.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.72x = 36,063.54 × 10,885.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.72x = 392,571,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,571,828.48/24,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,328.10

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