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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,356.93, 36,536.46 and 7,718.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,356.93, 36,536.46 and 7,718.19 is: 11,577.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,356.93 : 36,536.46 = 7,718.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,356.93/36,536.46 = 7,718.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,356.93x = 36,536.46 × 7,718.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,356.93x = 281,995,340.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,995,340.21/24,356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,577.62

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