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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.59, 36,434.34 and 6,762.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.59, 36,434.34 and 6,762.78 is: 10,143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.59 : 36,434.34 = 6,762.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.59/36,434.34 = 6,762.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.59x = 36,434.34 × 6,762.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.59x = 246,397,425.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,397,425.87/24,291.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,143.32

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