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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,402.72, 36,615.60 and 24,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,402.72, 36,615.60 and 24,009.60 is: 36,025.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,402.72 : 36,615.60 = 24,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,402.72/36,615.60 = 24,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,402.72x = 36,615.60 × 24,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,402.72x = 879,125,909.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,125,909.76/24,402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,025.73

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