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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,004.90, 54,007.35 and 24,924.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,004.90, 54,007.35 and 24,924.10 is: 37,386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,004.90 : 54,007.35 = 24,924.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,004.90/54,007.35 = 24,924.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,004.90x = 54,007.35 × 24,924.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,004.90x = 1,346,084,592.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,084,592.14/36,004.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,386.15

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