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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.05, 36,377.96 and 6,721.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.05, 36,377.96 and 6,721.82 is: 10,082.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.05 : 36,377.96 = 6,721.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.05/36,377.96 = 6,721.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.05x = 36,377.96 × 6,721.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.05x = 244,525,883.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,525,883.59/24,252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,082.69

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