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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,427.10, 36,640.65 and 24,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,427.10, 36,640.65 and 24,254.30 is: 36,381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,427.10 : 36,640.65 = 24,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,427.10/36,640.65 = 24,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,427.10x = 36,640.65 × 24,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,427.10x = 888,693,317.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,693,317.30/24,427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,381.45

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