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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,311.04, 36,542.69 and 16,044.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,311.04, 36,542.69 and 16,044.18 is: 24,116.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,311.04 : 36,542.69 = 16,044.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,311.04/36,542.69 = 16,044.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,311.04x = 36,542.69 × 16,044.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,311.04x = 586,297,496.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,297,496.04/24,311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,116.51

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