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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,412.76, 36,638.58 and 9,625.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,412.76, 36,638.58 and 9,625.40 is: 14,445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,412.76 : 36,638.58 = 9,625.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,412.76/36,638.58 = 9,625.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,412.76x = 36,638.58 × 9,625.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,412.76x = 352,660,987.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,660,987.93/24,412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,445.76

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