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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,047.70, 36,062.31 and 10,014.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,047.70, 36,062.31 and 10,014.35 is: 15,017.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,047.70 : 36,062.31 = 10,014.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,047.70/36,062.31 = 10,014.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,047.70x = 36,062.31 × 10,014.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,047.70x = 361,140,654.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,140,654.24/24,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,017.68

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