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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,449.68, 36,689.96 and 10,409.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,449.68, 36,689.96 and 10,409.72 is: 15,621.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,449.68 : 36,689.96 = 10,409.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,449.68/36,689.96 = 10,409.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,449.68x = 36,689.96 × 10,409.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,449.68x = 381,932,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,932,052.99/24,449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,621.15

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