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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,061.83, 36,079.86 and 8,044.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,061.83, 36,079.86 and 8,044.31 is: 12,062.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,061.83 : 36,079.86 = 8,044.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,061.83/36,079.86 = 8,044.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,061.83x = 36,079.86 × 8,044.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,061.83x = 290,237,698.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,237,698.96/24,061.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,062.16

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