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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,375.09, 36,562.64 and 5,907.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,375.09, 36,562.64 and 5,907.09 is: 8,860.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,375.09 : 36,562.64 = 5,907.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,375.09/36,562.64 = 5,907.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,375.09x = 36,562.64 × 5,907.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,375.09x = 215,978,945.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,978,945.92/24,375.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,860.64

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