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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,259.29, 36,388.93 and 6,729.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,259.29, 36,388.93 and 6,729.12 is: 10,093.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,259.29 : 36,388.93 = 6,729.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,259.29/36,388.93 = 6,729.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,259.29x = 36,388.93 × 6,729.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,259.29x = 244,865,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,865,398.48/24,259.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.68

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