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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,544.97, 36,818.67 and 7,017.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,544.97, 36,818.67 and 7,017.38 is: 10,526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,544.97 : 36,818.67 = 7,017.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,544.97/36,818.67 = 7,017.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,544.97x = 36,818.67 × 7,017.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,544.97x = 258,370,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,370,598.48/24,544.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,526.42

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