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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,259.30, 36,391.45 and 6,729.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,259.30, 36,391.45 and 6,729.13 is: 10,094.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,259.30 : 36,391.45 = 6,729.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,259.30/36,391.45 = 6,729.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,259.30x = 36,391.45 × 6,729.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,259.30x = 244,882,653.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,882,653.45/24,259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.38

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