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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,338.70, 36,503.91 and 6,804.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,338.70, 36,503.91 and 6,804.45 is: 10,205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,338.70 : 36,503.91 = 6,804.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,338.70/36,503.91 = 6,804.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,338.70x = 36,503.91 × 6,804.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,338.70x = 248,389,030.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,389,030.40/24,338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,205.52

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