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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,472.40, 36,708.60 and 24,083.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,472.40, 36,708.60 and 24,083.60 is: 36,125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,472.40 : 36,708.60 = 24,083.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,472.40/36,708.60 = 24,083.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,472.40x = 36,708.60 × 24,083.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,472.40x = 884,075,238.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,075,238.96/24,472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,125.40

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