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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.76, 36,424.66 and 6,751.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.76, 36,424.66 and 6,751.74 is: 10,128.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.76 : 36,424.66 = 6,751.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.76/36,424.66 = 6,751.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.76x = 36,424.66 × 6,751.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.76x = 245,929,833.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,929,833.91/24,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,128.17

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