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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,586.89, 36,879.38 and 7,056.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,586.89, 36,879.38 and 7,056.71 is: 10,584.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,586.89 : 36,879.38 = 7,056.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,586.89/36,879.38 = 7,056.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,586.89x = 36,879.38 × 7,056.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,586.89x = 260,247,146.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,247,146.55/24,586.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,584.79

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