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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.41, 36,398.13 and 6,735.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.41, 36,398.13 and 6,735.25 is: 10,102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.41 : 36,398.13 = 6,735.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.41/36,398.13 = 6,735.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.41x = 36,398.13 × 6,735.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.41x = 245,150,525.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,150,525.32/24,265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.88

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