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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,261.49, 36,387.87 and 6,732.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,261.49, 36,387.87 and 6,732.73 is: 10,097.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,261.49 : 36,387.87 = 6,732.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,261.49/36,387.87 = 6,732.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,261.49x = 36,387.87 × 6,732.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,261.49x = 244,989,703.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,989,703.99/24,261.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,097.88

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