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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,206.52, 36,311.59 and 6,676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,206.52, 36,311.59 and 6,676.20 is: 10,014.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,206.52 : 36,311.59 = 6,676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,206.52/36,311.59 = 6,676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,206.52x = 36,311.59 × 6,676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,206.52x = 242,423,437.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,423,437.16/24,206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,014.80

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