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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,489.89, 36,777.91 and 24,139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,489.89, 36,777.91 and 24,139.29 is: 36,251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,489.89 : 36,777.91 = 24,139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,489.89/36,777.91 = 24,139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,489.89x = 36,777.91 × 24,139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,489.89x = 887,792,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,792,514.39/24,489.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,251.39

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