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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,284.80, 36,425.94 and 6,754.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,284.80, 36,425.94 and 6,754.78 is: 10,131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,284.80 : 36,425.94 = 6,754.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,284.80/36,425.94 = 6,754.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,284.80x = 36,425.94 × 6,754.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,284.80x = 246,049,210.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,049,210.99/24,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,131.82

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