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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,504.81, 36,757.76 and 6,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,504.81, 36,757.76 and 6,975.20 is: 10,462.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,504.81 : 36,757.76 = 6,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,504.81/36,757.76 = 6,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,504.81x = 36,757.76 × 6,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,504.81x = 256,392,508.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,392,508.89/24,504.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.95

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