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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,445.76, 36,668.62 and 5,977.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,445.76, 36,668.62 and 5,977.76 is: 8,966.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,445.76 : 36,668.62 = 5,977.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,445.76/36,668.62 = 5,977.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,445.76x = 36,668.62 × 5,977.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,445.76x = 219,196,209.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,196,209.89/24,445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,966.64

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