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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,256.97, 36,385.45 and 6,726.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,256.97, 36,385.45 and 6,726.80 is: 10,090.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,256.97 : 36,385.45 = 6,726.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,256.97/36,385.45 = 6,726.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,256.97x = 36,385.45 × 6,726.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,256.97x = 244,757,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,757,552.38/24,256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,090.20

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