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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,376.94, 36,565.41 and 5,908.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,376.94, 36,565.41 and 5,908.94 is: 8,863.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,376.94 : 36,565.41 = 5,908.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,376.94/36,565.41 = 5,908.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,376.94x = 36,565.41 × 5,908.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,376.94x = 216,062,813.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,062,813.77/24,376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.41

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