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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,786.80, 37,223.40 and 24,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,786.80, 37,223.40 and 24,009.20 is: 36,055.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,786.80 : 37,223.40 = 24,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,786.80/37,223.40 = 24,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,786.80x = 37,223.40 × 24,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,786.80x = 893,704,055.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,704,055.28/24,786.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,055.64

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