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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,382.69, 36,587.70 and 24,196.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,382.69, 36,587.70 and 24,196.79 is: 36,308.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,382.69 : 36,587.70 = 24,196.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,382.69/36,587.70 = 24,196.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,382.69x = 36,587.70 × 24,196.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,382.69x = 885,304,984.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,304,984.95/24,382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,308.75

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