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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,180.31, 36,281.63 and 11,036.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,180.31, 36,281.63 and 11,036.71 is: 16,560.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,180.31 : 36,281.63 = 11,036.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,180.31/36,281.63 = 11,036.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,180.31x = 36,281.63 × 11,036.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,180.31x = 400,429,828.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,429,828.64/24,180.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,560.16

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