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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,672.40, 37,008.60 and 24,089.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,672.40, 37,008.60 and 24,089.20 is: 36,133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,672.40 : 37,008.60 = 24,089.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,672.40/37,008.60 = 24,089.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,672.40x = 37,008.60 × 24,089.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,672.40x = 891,507,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,507,567.12/24,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,133.80

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