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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,179.84, 36,226.78 and 10,108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,179.84, 36,226.78 and 10,108.88 is: 15,145.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,179.84 : 36,226.78 = 10,108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,179.84/36,226.78 = 10,108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,179.84x = 36,226.78 × 10,108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,179.84x = 366,212,171.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,212,171.81/24,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,145.35

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