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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,592.74, 36,889.34 and 7,062.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,592.74, 36,889.34 and 7,062.57 is: 10,593.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,592.74 : 36,889.34 = 7,062.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,592.74/36,889.34 = 7,062.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,592.74x = 36,889.34 × 7,062.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,592.74x = 260,533,510.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,533,510.69/24,592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,593.92

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