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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,289.69, 36,434.55 and 6,759.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,289.69, 36,434.55 and 6,759.55 is: 10,139.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,289.69 : 36,434.55 = 6,759.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,289.69/36,434.55 = 6,759.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,289.69x = 36,434.55 × 6,759.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,289.69x = 246,281,162.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,281,162.45/24,289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,139.33

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