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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.61, 36,502.65 and 10,292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.61, 36,502.65 and 10,292.66 is: 15,440.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.61 : 36,502.65 = 10,292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.61/36,502.65 = 10,292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.61x = 36,502.65 × 10,292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.61x = 375,709,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,709,183.04/24,332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,440.56

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