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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,350.05, 36,497.42 and 10,301.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,350.05, 36,497.42 and 10,301.31 is: 15,440.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,350.05 : 36,497.42 = 10,301.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,350.05/36,497.42 = 10,301.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,350.05x = 36,497.42 × 10,301.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,350.05x = 375,971,224.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,971,224.74/24,350.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,440.26

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