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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,571.98, 36,863.44 and 7,041.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,571.98, 36,863.44 and 7,041.96 is: 10,564.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,571.98 : 36,863.44 = 7,041.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,571.98/36,863.44 = 7,041.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,571.98x = 36,863.44 × 7,041.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,571.98x = 259,590,852.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,590,852.34/24,571.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,564.51

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