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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,565.68, 36,848.40 and 7,035.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,565.68, 36,848.40 and 7,035.50 is: 10,553.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,565.68 : 36,848.40 = 7,035.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,565.68/36,848.40 = 7,035.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,565.68x = 36,848.40 × 7,035.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,565.68x = 259,246,918.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,246,918.20/24,565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,553.22

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