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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,259.20, 36,388.80 and 24,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,259.20, 36,388.80 and 24,105.60 is: 36,158.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,259.20 : 36,388.80 = 24,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,259.20/36,388.80 = 24,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,259.20x = 36,388.80 × 24,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,259.20x = 877,173,857.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,173,857.28/24,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,158.40

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