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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,258.24, 36,399.83 and 10,037.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,258.24, 36,399.83 and 10,037.28 is: 15,061.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,258.24 : 36,399.83 = 10,037.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,258.24/36,399.83 = 10,037.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,258.24x = 36,399.83 × 10,037.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,258.24x = 365,355,235.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,355,235.48/24,258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,061.08

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