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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.72, 36,064.08 and 10,182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.72, 36,064.08 and 10,182.72 is: 15,274.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.72 : 36,064.08 = 10,182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.72/36,064.08 = 10,182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.72x = 36,064.08 × 10,182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.72x = 367,230,428.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,230,428.70/24,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,274.08

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