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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,059.63, 36,080.19 and 8,261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,059.63, 36,080.19 and 8,261.72 is: 12,389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,059.63 : 36,080.19 = 8,261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,059.63/36,080.19 = 8,261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,059.63x = 36,080.19 × 8,261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,059.63x = 298,084,246.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,084,246.93/24,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,389.40

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