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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.24, 36,512.76 and 10,291.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.24, 36,512.76 and 10,291.48 is: 15,443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.24 : 36,512.76 = 10,291.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.24/36,512.76 = 10,291.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.24x = 36,512.76 × 10,291.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.24x = 375,770,339.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,770,339.28/24,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,443.31

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