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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,291.70, 36,437.68 and 6,761.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,291.70, 36,437.68 and 6,761.54 is: 10,142.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,291.70 : 36,437.68 = 6,761.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,291.70/36,437.68 = 6,761.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,291.70x = 36,437.68 × 6,761.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,291.70x = 246,374,930.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,374,930.37/24,291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,142.35

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