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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,311.39, 36,469.82 and 7,666.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,311.39, 36,469.82 and 7,666.50 is: 11,500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,311.39 : 36,469.82 = 7,666.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,311.39/36,469.82 = 7,666.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,311.39x = 36,469.82 × 7,666.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,311.39x = 279,595,692.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,595,692.68/24,311.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,500.60

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