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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,565.92, 36,848.40 and 7,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,565.92, 36,848.40 and 7,033.20 is: 10,549.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,565.92 : 36,848.40 = 7,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,565.92/36,848.40 = 7,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,565.92x = 36,848.40 × 7,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,565.92x = 259,162,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,162,166.88/24,565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.66

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