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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.54, 36,399.80 and 6,736.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.54, 36,399.80 and 6,736.37 is: 10,104.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.54 : 36,399.80 = 6,736.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.54/36,399.80 = 6,736.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.54x = 36,399.80 × 6,736.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.54x = 245,202,355.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,202,355.57/24,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.54

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