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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,554.97, 36,833.72 and 7,027.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,554.97, 36,833.72 and 7,027.38 is: 10,541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,554.97 : 36,833.72 = 7,027.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,554.97/36,833.72 = 7,027.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,554.97x = 36,833.72 × 7,027.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,554.97x = 258,844,512.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,844,512.12/24,554.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.43

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