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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.30, 36,437.90 and 6,762.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.30, 36,437.90 and 6,762.66 is: 10,144.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.30 : 36,437.90 = 6,762.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.30/36,437.90 = 6,762.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.30x = 36,437.90 × 6,762.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.30x = 246,417,128.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,417,128.81/24,291.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,144.25

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