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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,591.72, 36,876.70 and 7,057.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,591.72, 36,876.70 and 7,057.48 is: 10,583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,591.72 : 36,876.70 = 7,057.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,591.72/36,876.70 = 7,057.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,591.72x = 36,876.70 × 7,057.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,591.72x = 260,256,572.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,256,572.72/24,591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,583.10

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