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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,490.89, 36,779.41 and 24,140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,490.89, 36,779.41 and 24,140.29 is: 36,252.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,490.89 : 36,779.41 = 24,140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,490.89/36,779.41 = 24,140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,490.89x = 36,779.41 × 24,140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,490.89x = 887,865,502.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,865,502.73/24,490.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,252.89

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