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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.44, 36,503.19 and 5,867.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.44, 36,503.19 and 5,867.44 is: 8,801.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.44 : 36,503.19 = 5,867.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.44/36,503.19 = 5,867.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.44x = 36,503.19 × 5,867.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.44x = 214,180,185.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,180,185.88/24,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,801.16

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