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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.06, 36,094.59 and 11,740.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.06, 36,094.59 and 11,740.50 is: 17,610.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.06 : 36,094.59 = 11,740.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.06/36,094.59 = 11,740.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.06x = 36,094.59 × 11,740.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.06x = 423,768,533.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,768,533.90/24,063.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,610.75

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