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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,459.24, 36,681.68 and 10,419.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,459.24, 36,681.68 and 10,419.12 is: 15,625.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,459.24 : 36,681.68 = 10,419.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,459.24/36,681.68 = 10,419.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,459.24x = 36,681.68 × 10,419.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,459.24x = 382,190,825.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,190,825.72/24,459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,625.62

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