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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.08, 36,219.60 and 7,501.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.08, 36,219.60 and 7,501.42 is: 11,255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.08 : 36,219.60 = 7,501.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.08/36,219.60 = 7,501.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.08x = 36,219.60 × 7,501.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.08x = 271,698,431.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,698,431.83/24,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,255.08

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