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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,326.53, 36,497.99 and 24,162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,326.53, 36,497.99 and 24,162.50 is: 36,251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,326.53 : 36,497.99 = 24,162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,326.53/36,497.99 = 24,162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,326.53x = 36,497.99 × 24,162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,326.53x = 881,882,699.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,882,699.11/24,326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,251.89

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