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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,528.62, 36,793.26 and 6,998.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,528.62, 36,793.26 and 6,998.45 is: 10,497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,528.62 : 36,793.26 = 6,998.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,528.62/36,793.26 = 6,998.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,528.62x = 36,793.26 × 6,998.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,528.62x = 257,495,606.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,495,606.48/24,528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.76

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