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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,570.43, 36,855.44 and 7,040.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,570.43, 36,855.44 and 7,040.28 is: 10,560.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,570.43 : 36,855.44 = 7,040.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,570.43/36,855.44 = 7,040.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,570.43x = 36,855.44 × 7,040.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,570.43x = 259,472,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,472,617.12/24,570.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,560.36

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