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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.63, 36,436.32 and 6,761.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.63, 36,436.32 and 6,761.07 is: 10,141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.63 : 36,436.32 = 6,761.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.63/36,436.32 = 6,761.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.63x = 36,436.32 × 6,761.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.63x = 246,348,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,348,510.06/24,291.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,141.29

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