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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,218.97, 36,328.91 and 6,689.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,218.97, 36,328.91 and 6,689.26 is: 10,034.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,218.97 : 36,328.91 = 6,689.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,218.97/36,328.91 = 6,689.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,218.97x = 36,328.91 × 6,689.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,218.97x = 243,013,524.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,013,524.51/24,218.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,034.02

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