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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,052.80, 36,079.20 and 15,195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,052.80, 36,079.20 and 15,195.45 is: 22,793.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,052.80 : 36,079.20 = 15,195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,052.80/36,079.20 = 15,195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,052.80x = 36,079.20 × 15,195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,052.80x = 548,239,679.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,239,679.64/24,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,793.18

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