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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.79, 36,045.15 and 7,163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.79, 36,045.15 and 7,163.37 is: 10,743.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.79 : 36,045.15 = 7,163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.79/36,045.15 = 7,163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.79x = 36,045.15 × 7,163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.79x = 258,204,746.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,204,746.16/24,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,743.41

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