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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,057.35, 36,087.50 and 9,266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,057.35, 36,087.50 and 9,266.31 is: 13,900.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,057.35 : 36,087.50 = 9,266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,057.35/36,087.50 = 9,266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,057.35x = 36,087.50 × 9,266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,057.35x = 334,397,825.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,397,825.57/24,057.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.03

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