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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,560.91, 36,834.98 and 7,026.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,560.91, 36,834.98 and 7,026.63 is: 10,538.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,560.91 : 36,834.98 = 7,026.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,560.91/36,834.98 = 7,026.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,560.91x = 36,834.98 × 7,026.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,560.91x = 258,825,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,825,740.38/24,560.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,538.12

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