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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.76, 36,017.62 and 6,481.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.76, 36,017.62 and 6,481.58 is: 9,722.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.76 : 36,017.62 = 6,481.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.76/36,017.62 = 6,481.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.76x = 36,017.62 × 6,481.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.76x = 233,451,085.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,451,085.44/24,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,722.36

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