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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,349.44, 36,524.20 and 5,881.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,349.44, 36,524.20 and 5,881.44 is: 8,822.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,349.44 : 36,524.20 = 5,881.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,349.44/36,524.20 = 5,881.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,349.44x = 36,524.20 × 5,881.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,349.44x = 214,814,890.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,814,890.85/24,349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,822.17

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