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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,244, 36,352.74 and 16,346.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,244, 36,352.74 and 16,346.48 is: 24,510.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,244 : 36,352.74 = 16,346.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,244/36,352.74 = 16,346.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,244x = 36,352.74 × 16,346.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,244x = 594,239,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,239,337.36/24,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,510.78

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