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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,242.72, 36,364.90 and 6,711.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,242.72, 36,364.90 and 6,711.08 is: 10,066.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,242.72 : 36,364.90 = 6,711.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,242.72/36,364.90 = 6,711.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,242.72x = 36,364.90 × 6,711.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,242.72x = 244,047,753.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,047,753.09/24,242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,066.85

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