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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.70, 36,062.56 and 6,511.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.70, 36,062.56 and 6,511.54 is: 9,767.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.70 : 36,062.56 = 6,511.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.70/36,062.56 = 6,511.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.70x = 36,062.56 × 6,511.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.70x = 234,822,801.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,822,801.94/24,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,767.31

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