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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,455.08, 36,703.58 and 24,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,455.08, 36,703.58 and 24,271 is: 36,427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,455.08 : 36,703.58 = 24,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,455.08/36,703.58 = 24,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,455.08x = 36,703.58 × 24,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,455.08x = 890,832,590.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,832,590.18/24,455.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,427.30

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