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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,475.95, 36,713.95 and 6,706.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,475.95, 36,713.95 and 6,706.76 is: 10,060.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,475.95 : 36,713.95 = 6,706.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,475.95/36,713.95 = 6,706.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,475.95x = 36,713.95 × 6,706.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,475.95x = 246,231,695.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,231,695.21/24,475.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.15

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