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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.47, 36,399.91 and 7,626.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.47, 36,399.91 and 7,626.14 is: 11,439.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.47 : 36,399.91 = 7,626.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.47/36,399.91 = 7,626.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.47x = 36,399.91 × 7,626.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.47x = 277,590,608.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,590,608.58/24,266.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,439.27

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