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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,529.78, 36,778.29 and 9,734.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,529.78, 36,778.29 and 9,734.74 is: 14,595.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,529.78 : 36,778.29 = 9,734.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,529.78/36,778.29 = 9,734.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,529.78x = 36,778.29 × 9,734.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,529.78x = 358,027,090.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,027,090.79/24,529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,595.61

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