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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,271.79, 36,406.46 and 6,741.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,271.79, 36,406.46 and 6,741.77 is: 10,112.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,271.79 : 36,406.46 = 6,741.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,271.79/36,406.46 = 6,741.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,271.79x = 36,406.46 × 6,741.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,271.79x = 245,443,814.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,443,814.66/24,271.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,112.31

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