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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,630.08, 36,959.84 and 9,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,630.08, 36,959.84 and 9,049.28 is: 13,579.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,630.08 : 36,959.84 = 9,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,630.08/36,959.84 = 9,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,630.08x = 36,959.84 × 9,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,630.08x = 334,459,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,459,940.92/24,630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,579.33

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