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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.62, 36,205.26 and 7,270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.62, 36,205.26 and 7,270.30 is: 10,903.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.62 : 36,205.26 = 7,270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.62/36,205.26 = 7,270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.62x = 36,205.26 × 7,270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.62x = 263,223,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,223,101.78/24,140.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,903.74

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