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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,592.40, 36,815.70 and 16,281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,592.40, 36,815.70 and 16,281.80 is: 24,374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,592.40 : 36,815.70 = 16,281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,592.40/36,815.70 = 16,281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,592.40x = 36,815.70 × 16,281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,592.40x = 599,425,864.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,425,864.26/24,592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,374.44

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