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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,062.76, 36,066.78 and 15,061.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,062.76, 36,066.78 and 15,061.05 is: 22,574.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,062.76 : 36,066.78 = 15,061.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,062.76/36,066.78 = 15,061.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,062.76x = 36,066.78 × 15,061.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,062.76x = 543,203,576.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,203,576.92/24,062.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,574.45

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