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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,529.52, 36,783.36 and 6,995.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,529.52, 36,783.36 and 6,995.25 is: 10,489.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,529.52 : 36,783.36 = 6,995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,529.52/36,783.36 = 6,995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,529.52x = 36,783.36 × 6,995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,529.52x = 257,308,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,308,799.04/24,529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.76

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