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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,179.06, 36,279.77 and 11,035.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,179.06, 36,279.77 and 11,035.46 is: 16,558.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,179.06 : 36,279.77 = 11,035.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,179.06/36,279.77 = 11,035.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,179.06x = 36,279.77 × 11,035.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,179.06x = 400,363,895.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,363,895.47/24,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,558.29

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