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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,363.59, 36,549.98 and 7,727.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,363.59, 36,549.98 and 7,727.81 is: 11,593.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,363.59 : 36,549.98 = 7,727.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,363.59/36,549.98 = 7,727.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,363.59x = 36,549.98 × 7,727.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,363.59x = 282,451,152.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,451,152.00/24,363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,593.17

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