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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,473.81, 36,710.75 and 6,005.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,473.81, 36,710.75 and 6,005.81 is: 9,008.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,473.81 : 36,710.75 = 6,005.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,473.81/36,710.75 = 6,005.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,473.81x = 36,710.75 × 6,005.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,473.81x = 220,477,896.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,477,896.25/24,473.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,008.73

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