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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.97, 36,016.46 and 6,480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.97, 36,016.46 and 6,480.80 is: 9,721.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.97 : 36,016.46 = 6,480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.97/36,016.46 = 6,480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.97x = 36,016.46 × 6,480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.97x = 233,415,457.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,415,457.30/24,010.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,721.20

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