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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,043, 36,064.50 and 7,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,043, 36,064.50 and 7,627 is: 11,440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,043 : 36,064.50 = 7,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,043/36,064.50 = 7,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,043x = 36,064.50 × 7,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,043x = 275,063,941.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,063,941.50/24,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,440.50

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