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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,290.06, 36,435.09 and 6,761.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,290.06, 36,435.09 and 6,761.26 is: 10,141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,290.06 : 36,435.09 = 6,761.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,290.06/36,435.09 = 6,761.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,290.06x = 36,435.09 × 6,761.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,290.06x = 246,346,934.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,346,934.44/24,290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,141.88

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