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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.98, 36,394.92 and 6,737.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.98, 36,394.92 and 6,737.58 is: 10,105.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.98 : 36,394.92 = 6,737.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.98/36,394.92 = 6,737.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.98x = 36,394.92 × 6,737.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.98x = 245,213,685.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,213,685.09/24,265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,105.25

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