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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,210.34, 36,314.52 and 6,679.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,210.34, 36,314.52 and 6,679.72 is: 10,019.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,210.34 : 36,314.52 = 6,679.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,210.34/36,314.52 = 6,679.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,210.34x = 36,314.52 × 6,679.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,210.34x = 242,570,825.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,570,825.53/24,210.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,019.31

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