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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.28, 36,502.92 and 5,867.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.28, 36,502.92 and 5,867.28 is: 8,800.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.28 : 36,502.92 = 5,867.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.28/36,502.92 = 5,867.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.28x = 36,502.92 × 5,867.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.28x = 214,172,852.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,172,852.46/24,335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,800.92

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