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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,309.19, 36,469.93 and 6,779.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,309.19, 36,469.93 and 6,779.02 is: 10,170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,309.19 : 36,469.93 = 6,779.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,309.19/36,469.93 = 6,779.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,309.19x = 36,469.93 × 6,779.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,309.19x = 247,230,302.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,230,302.17/24,309.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,170.24

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