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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,459.16, 36,688.90 and 6,689.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,459.16, 36,688.90 and 6,689.42 is: 10,034.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,459.16 : 36,688.90 = 6,689.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,459.16/36,688.90 = 6,689.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,459.16x = 36,688.90 × 6,689.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,459.16x = 245,427,461.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,427,461.44/24,459.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,034.17

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