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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.58, 36,439.79 and 6,761.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.58, 36,439.79 and 6,761.41 is: 10,142.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.58 : 36,439.79 = 6,761.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.58/36,439.79 = 6,761.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.58x = 36,439.79 × 6,761.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.58x = 246,384,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,384,360.50/24,291.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,142.79

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