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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.13, 36,637.70 and 5,957.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.13, 36,637.70 and 5,957.13 is: 8,935.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.13 : 36,637.70 = 5,957.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.13/36,637.70 = 5,957.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.13x = 36,637.70 × 5,957.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.13x = 218,255,541.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,255,541.80/24,425.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,935.70

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