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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,036.59, 36,049.28 and 6,507.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,036.59, 36,049.28 and 6,507.78 is: 9,760.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,036.59 : 36,049.28 = 6,507.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,036.59/36,049.28 = 6,507.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,036.59x = 36,049.28 × 6,507.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,036.59x = 234,600,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,600,750.86/24,036.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,760.15

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