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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.51, 36,795.61 and 24,093.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.51, 36,795.61 and 24,093.24 is: 35,949.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.51 : 36,795.61 = 24,093.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.51/36,795.61 = 24,093.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.51x = 36,795.61 × 24,093.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.51x = 886,525,462.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,525,462.68/24,660.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,949.19

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