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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,568.94, 36,853.42 and 7,038.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,568.94, 36,853.42 and 7,038.84 is: 10,558.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,568.94 : 36,853.42 = 7,038.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,568.94/36,853.42 = 7,038.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,568.94x = 36,853.42 × 7,038.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,568.94x = 259,405,326.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,405,326.83/24,568.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,558.26

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