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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,062.74, 36,069.88 and 10,030.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,062.74, 36,069.88 and 10,030.54 is: 15,035.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,062.74 : 36,069.88 = 10,030.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,062.74/36,069.88 = 10,030.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,062.74x = 36,069.88 × 10,030.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,062.74x = 361,800,296.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,800,296.50/24,062.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,035.71

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