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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,376.32, 36,522.48 and 16,461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,376.32, 36,522.48 and 16,461.44 is: 24,663.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,376.32 : 36,522.48 = 16,461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,376.32/36,522.48 = 16,461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,376.32x = 36,522.48 × 16,461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,376.32x = 601,212,613.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,212,613.17/24,376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,663.80

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