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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.67, 36,550.73 and 16,032.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.67, 36,550.73 and 16,032.42 is: 24,038.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.67 : 36,550.73 = 16,032.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.67/36,550.73 = 16,032.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.67x = 36,550.73 × 16,032.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.67x = 585,996,574.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,996,574.50/24,377.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,038.25

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