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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,350.49, 36,527.63 and 7,711.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,350.49, 36,527.63 and 7,711.47 is: 11,567.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,350.49 : 36,527.63 = 7,711.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,350.49/36,527.63 = 7,711.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,350.49x = 36,527.63 × 7,711.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,350.49x = 281,681,684.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,681,684.36/24,350.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,567.80

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