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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,058.91, 36,087.98 and 7,191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,058.91, 36,087.98 and 7,191.96 is: 10,787.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,058.91 : 36,087.98 = 7,191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,058.91/36,087.98 = 7,191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,058.91x = 36,087.98 × 7,191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,058.91x = 259,543,362.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,543,362.90/24,058.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,787.83

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