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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,566.07, 36,854.88 and 7,035.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,566.07, 36,854.88 and 7,035.45 is: 10,554.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,566.07 : 36,854.88 = 7,035.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,566.07/36,854.88 = 7,035.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,566.07x = 36,854.88 × 7,035.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,566.07x = 259,290,665.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,290,665.50/24,566.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,554.83

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