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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,376.97, 36,565.46 and 5,908.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,376.97, 36,565.46 and 5,908.97 is: 8,863.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,376.97 : 36,565.46 = 5,908.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,376.97/36,565.46 = 5,908.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,376.97x = 36,565.46 × 5,908.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,376.97x = 216,064,206.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,064,206.18/24,376.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.46

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