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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,441.24, 36,662.55 and 8,644.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,441.24, 36,662.55 and 8,644.04 is: 12,966.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,441.24 : 36,662.55 = 8,644.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,441.24/36,662.55 = 8,644.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,441.24x = 36,662.55 × 8,644.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,441.24x = 316,912,597.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,912,597.88/24,441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.30

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