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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.72, 36,473.94 and 24,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.72, 36,473.94 and 24,053.20 is: 36,078.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.72 : 36,473.94 = 24,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.72/36,473.94 = 24,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.72x = 36,473.94 × 24,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.72x = 877,314,973.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,314,973.61/24,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,078.67

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